Phenomena of high polymer solutions while flowing through capillaries at high rates of shear

Abstract

Generally solutions of high polymers show a shear-rate dependent flow behaviour and so the properties of these fluids have to be measured under conditions of shear corresponding to the practical service. Capillary viscometry is suitable for achieving high rates of shear but relaxation phenomena can effect the results, which is proved experimentally. The flow behaviour of a lubricant blended with a high polymer additive is measured and a graphical representation of the dependence of flow behaviour on temperature and rate of shear is recommended.