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The Viscosity of fluid is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate. Check FAQs
μ=2(r2-r1)Cτπr12N(4HiCr2+r12(r2-r1))
μ - Viscosity of Fluid?r2 - Outer Radius of Cylinder?r1 - Inner Radius of Cylinder?C - Clearance?τ - Torque Exerted on Wheel?N - Mean Speed in RPM?Hi - Initial Height of Liquid?π - Archimedes' constant?

Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method Example

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8.23Edit=2(12.51Edit-1.52Edit)0.95Edit50Edit3.14161.52Edit21.0691Edit(420.1Edit0.95Edit12.51Edit+1.52Edit2(12.51Edit-1.52Edit))
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Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
μ=2(r2-r1)Cτπr12N(4HiCr2+r12(r2-r1))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
μ=2(12.51m-1.52m)0.95m50N*mπ1.52m21.0691rev/min(420.1m0.95m12.51m+1.52m2(12.51m-1.52m))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
μ=2(12.51m-1.52m)0.95m50N*m3.14161.52m21.0691rev/min(420.1m0.95m12.51m+1.52m2(12.51m-1.52m))
Next Step Convert Units
μ=2(12.51m-1.52m)0.95m50N*m3.14161.52m20.0178Hz(420.1m0.95m12.51m+1.52m2(12.51m-1.52m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
μ=2(12.51-1.52)0.95503.14161.5220.0178(420.10.9512.51+1.522(12.51-1.52))
Next Step Evaluate
μ=8.23000012510522Pa*s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
μ=8.23000012510522N*s/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
μ=8.23N*s/m²

Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method Formula Elements

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Constants
Viscosity of Fluid
The Viscosity of fluid is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: N*s/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Outer Radius of Cylinder
The Outer Radius of Cylinder is a straight line from the center to the Cylinder's base to outer surface of the Cylinder.
Symbol: r2
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inner Radius of Cylinder
The Inner Radius of Cylinder is a straight line from the center to the Cylinder's base to inner surface of the Cylinder.
Symbol: r1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Clearance
Clearance or gap is the distance between two surfaces adjacent to each other.
Symbol: C
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Torque Exerted on Wheel
Torque Exerted on Wheel is described as the turning effect of force on the axis of rotation. In brief, it is a moment of force. It is characterized by τ.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mean Speed in RPM
Mean Speed in RPM is an average of individual vehicle speeds.
Symbol: N
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: rev/min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Initial Height of Liquid
The Initial height of liquid is a variable from the tank emptying through an orifice at its bottom.
Symbol: Hi
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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​Go Difference of Pressure for Viscous Flow between Two Parallel Plates
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How to Evaluate Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method?

Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method evaluator uses Viscosity of Fluid = (2*(Outer Radius of Cylinder-Inner Radius of Cylinder)*Clearance*Torque Exerted on Wheel)/(pi*Inner Radius of Cylinder^2*Mean Speed in RPM*(4*Initial Height of Liquid*Clearance*Outer Radius of Cylinder+Inner Radius of Cylinder^2*(Outer Radius of Cylinder-Inner Radius of Cylinder))) to evaluate the Viscosity of Fluid, Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method, the viscosity of a fluid is determined by measuring the torque required to rotate a cylinder immersed in the fluid. The viscosity is related to the angular velocity of the cylinder, the shear stress, and the shear rate within the fluid. Viscosity of Fluid is denoted by μ symbol.

How to evaluate Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method, enter Outer Radius of Cylinder (r2), Inner Radius of Cylinder (r1), Clearance (C), Torque Exerted on Wheel (τ), Mean Speed in RPM (N) & Initial Height of Liquid (Hi) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method

What is the formula to find Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method?
The formula of Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method is expressed as Viscosity of Fluid = (2*(Outer Radius of Cylinder-Inner Radius of Cylinder)*Clearance*Torque Exerted on Wheel)/(pi*Inner Radius of Cylinder^2*Mean Speed in RPM*(4*Initial Height of Liquid*Clearance*Outer Radius of Cylinder+Inner Radius of Cylinder^2*(Outer Radius of Cylinder-Inner Radius of Cylinder))). Here is an example- 8.230002 = (2*(12.51-1.52)*0.95*49.99999)/(pi*1.52^2*0.0178179333333333*(4*20.1*0.95*12.51+1.52^2*(12.51-1.52))).
How to calculate Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method?
With Outer Radius of Cylinder (r2), Inner Radius of Cylinder (r1), Clearance (C), Torque Exerted on Wheel (τ), Mean Speed in RPM (N) & Initial Height of Liquid (Hi) we can find Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method using the formula - Viscosity of Fluid = (2*(Outer Radius of Cylinder-Inner Radius of Cylinder)*Clearance*Torque Exerted on Wheel)/(pi*Inner Radius of Cylinder^2*Mean Speed in RPM*(4*Initial Height of Liquid*Clearance*Outer Radius of Cylinder+Inner Radius of Cylinder^2*(Outer Radius of Cylinder-Inner Radius of Cylinder))). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Viscosity of Fluid?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Viscosity of Fluid-
  • Viscosity of Fluid=(4*Weight of Body*Clearance^3)/(3*pi*Length of Pipe*Piston Diameter^3*Velocity of Fluid)OpenImg
  • Viscosity of Fluid=(pi*Liquid Density*[g]*Difference in Pressure Head*4*Radius^4)/(128*Discharge in Capillary Tube*Length of Pipe)OpenImg
  • Viscosity of Fluid=[g]*(Diameter of Sphere^2)/(18*Velocity of Sphere)*(Density of Sphere-Density of Liquid)OpenImg
Can the Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method be negative?
Yes, the Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method, measured in Dynamic Viscosity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method?
Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method is usually measured using the Newton Second per Square Meter[N*s/m²] for Dynamic Viscosity. Pascal Second[N*s/m²], Millinewton Second per Square Meter[N*s/m²], Dyne Second per Square Centimeter[N*s/m²] are the few other units in which Viscosity of Fluid or Oil in Rotating Cylinder Method can be measured.
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