Rheology of Non-Newtonian Fluids

This course covers the principles of capillary viscometers and their application in determining the nature of non-Newtonian fluids. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the concept of rheology, the study of the flow of matter, and its application to non-Newtonian fluids. The course also discusses the challenges of measuring the rheology of non-Newtonian fluids and the need for a rheology measuring system that allows for certain types of deformation. Furthermore, it delves into the transport phenomena of non-Newtonian fluids, focusing on capillary viscometers errors and corrections. The course concludes with a detailed explanation of how to correct for these errors, using an example of a 0.5 percent partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide in water solution.