Dynamic Viscosity in Mechanical Formulas

The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied. And is denoted by μ_viscosity. Dynamic Viscosity is usually measured using the Poise for Dynamic Viscosity. Note that the value of Dynamic Viscosity is always positive.

Formulas to find Dynamic Viscosity in Mechanical

fxAbsolute Viscosity from Petroff's EquationGo

Mechanical formulas that make use of Dynamic Viscosity

fxPetroffs Equation for Coefficient of FrictionGo

fxLoad per Projected Area of Bearing from Petroff's EquationGo

fxDiametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's EquaitonGo

List of variables in Mechanical formulas

fx Coefficient of Friction Go

fx Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance Go

fx Shaft Speed Go

fx Load per Projected Area of Bearing Go

FAQ

What is the Dynamic Viscosity?

The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied. Dynamic Viscosity is usually measured using the Poise for Dynamic Viscosity. Note that the value of Dynamic Viscosity is always positive.

Can the Dynamic Viscosity be negative?

No, the Dynamic Viscosity, measured in Dynamic Viscosity cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Dynamic Viscosity?

Dynamic Viscosity is usually measured using the Poise[P] for Dynamic Viscosity. Pascal Second[P], Newton Second per Square Meter[P], Millinewton Second per Square Meter[P] are the few other units in which Dynamic Viscosity can be measured.

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