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Measurement On A Spindle Viscometer - Instructions

This document describes methods for measuring viscosity using a rotating viscometer. It discusses absolute and relative viscometers, focusing on spindle viscometers which are a type of relative viscometer. The spindle viscometer method involves selecting an appropriate spindle and rotation speed based on the sample viscosity. The spindle is immersed and rotated in the sample, and the viscometer reading provides the relative viscosity. Proper procedure is outlined, including taking multiple measurements to calculate the average viscosity.

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Measurement On A Spindle Viscometer - Instructions

This document describes methods for measuring viscosity using a rotating viscometer. It discusses absolute and relative viscometers, focusing on spindle viscometers which are a type of relative viscometer. The spindle viscometer method involves selecting an appropriate spindle and rotation speed based on the sample viscosity. The spindle is immersed and rotated in the sample, and the viscometer reading provides the relative viscosity. Proper procedure is outlined, including taking multiple measurements to calculate the average viscosity.

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2.2.10.

VISCOSITY - ROTATING VISCOMETER METHOD

Rotating viscometers are used for measuring the viscosity of Newtonian (shear-independent
viscosity) or non-Newtonian liquids (shear dependent viscosity or apparent viscosity). Rotating
viscometers can be divided in 2 groups, namely absolute and relative viscometers. In absolute
viscometers the flow in the measuring geometry is well defined. The measurements result in
absolute viscosity values, which can be compared with any other absolute values. In relative
viscometers the flow in the measuring geometry is not defined. The measurements result in relative
viscosity values, which cannot be compared with absolute values or other relative values if not
determined by the same relative viscometer method.

Different measuring systems are available for given viscosity ranges as well as several rotational
speeds.

SPINDLE VISCOMETER METHOD


Spindle viscometers are relative rotating viscometers. The measurements result in relative viscosity
values (dependent on the type of viscometer, size of the spindle and speed of its rotation), which
cannot be compared with absolute values or other relative values if not determined by the same
relative viscometer method. The viscosity is determined by rotating a spindle (for example,
cylinder- or disc-shaped) immersed in the sample placed in a beaker.

Spindle selection
Viscometer DV-E is provided with a set of seven spindles. The right spindle is chosen according
to the viscosity of the measured sample (you must apply the trial-and-error method), or the size of
the spindle can be prescribed in the test method.

Each spindle has a code which must be set via SELECT knob on the viscometer. Setting the
SPEED/SPINDLE switch to the right position will allow the operator to adjust the spindle
selection. The SELECT knob can be rotated until the desired spindle number is selected. Once the
desired spindle number is shown on the display, set the SPINDLE/SPEED switch to the middle
position.

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Speed selection
There are 18 rotational speeds available on the RVDV-E Viscometer (0.3 – 100 rpm). Setting the
SPEED/SPINDLE switch in the left will allow the operator to adjust the speed selection. The
SELECT knob is rotated until the desired speed is selected. Once the desired speed is shown on
the display, set the SPINDLE/SPEED switch to the middle position.

Method

• Attach the desired spindle to the lower shaft.


• Insert and centre spindle in the test material until the fluid´s level is at the immersion groove
on the spindle´s shaft. With a disc-type spindle, it is sometimes necessary to tilt the spindle
slightly while immersing to avoid trapping air bubbles on its surface. (You may find it more
convenient to immerse the spindle in this fashion before attaching it to the Viscometer.)
• Set the right code of the used spindle.
• Select a speed of the rotation.
• Set the MOTOR switch in the ON position.
• The spindle must rotate at least five times before a viscosity reading is taken.
• For a maximum accuracy, readings below 10% and above 90 % should be avoided.
• Measure the viscosity and record the viscometer reading.
• Switch the MOTOR ON/OFF switch to turn the motor „OFF“ when changing a spindle or
changing samples. Remove spindle before cleaning.

Results
Brookfield Digital Viscometer RVDV-E
Spindle No
Conditions of measurement
Speed of rotation
Temperature

Sample name:

1st measurement 2nd measurement 3th measurement Average

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