Project: Sensor development and calibration method for inline detection of viscosity and solids content of non-Newtonian fluids
Non-Newtonian fluids, which include paint, blood, soup, and drilling fluids, contain a large amount of solids and have a viscosity that changes as they are sheared or stretched. For example, the viscosity of non-drip paint reduces as it becomes thinner when being applied to a wall. The underlying physics of non-Newtonian liquids affects the measurement of viscosity meters, but the resulting uncertainty and inaccuracy have never been systematically evaluated. The highest need for traceable, accurate, non-Newtonian viscosity measurements is in the energy sector. This project will map out fundamental measurement uncertainties of existing tools and carry out a review of the physics that impacts the viscosity of non-Newtonian liquids to produce a new metrology standard. Ultimately this will improve operational efficiency in the energy sector and enable the construction of more complex oil and gas wells to reach reservoirs in challenging locations
| Acronym | ENG59 NNL (Reference Number: ENG59) |
| Duration | 01/05/2014 - 30/04/2017 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
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| Network | EMRP |
| Call | EMRP Call 2013 - Energy and Environment |