Method and apparatus for measuring fluid viscosity
CA 1319840 C · Owner: Alberta Oil Sands Technology And Research Authority · Inventors: Maini, Brij B.
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING FLUID VISCOSITY" ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE, A transient flow capillary viscometer is provided for establishing a measure of the viscosity of a highly viscous test fluid. More particularly, a capillary tube filled with the test fluid is provided. The viscometer relies upon inducing a step change in the differential pressure across the ends of the capillary tube which causes, the fluid to flow therein. The resultant decrease in pressure drop as a function of time, i.e. the half-life of pressure decay, is monitored and provides an approximate measure indicative of the viscosity of the fluid.
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- Granted July 6, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 6, 2010.
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