NJIT eTD::njit-etd1955-001::Gullett, David Edward; Curtis, Edward Allen::"Viscosity of non-Newtonian suspensions"

The object of this project ras to obtain a reasonable correlation of the effect of velocity, concentration and particle size on apparent viscosity of non-Newtonian slurries.

Through the use of dimensional and graphical analysis an equation, μ/μ_w=1.02(Ak/GC)^.105, was developed which filled these conditions. The average deviation of the apparent viscosity calculated from this equation compared to the experimental value was 14.4%.

The authors believe that this correlation should be tested under a greater variety of conditions of particle size and particle thermal conductivity and for suspending mediums other than water.

Title:	Viscosity of non-Newtonian suspensions
Author:	Gullett, David Edward Curtis, Edward Allen
Document Type:	Thesis
Department:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Degree:	Master of Science
Major:	Chemical Engineering
Advisory Committee:	Salamone, Jerome J. Joffe, Joseph Mantell, C. L.
Thesis Date:	1955
Keywords:	Suspensions (Chemistry) Viscosity
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	The object of this project ras to obtain a reasonable correlation of the effect of velocity, concentration and particle size on apparent viscosity of non-Newtonian slurries. Through the use of dimensional and graphical analysis an equation, μ/μ_w=1.02(Ak/GC)^.105, was developed which filled these conditions. The average deviation of the apparent viscosity calculated from this equation compared to the experimental value was 14.4%. The authors believe that this correlation should be tested under a greater variety of conditions of particle size and particle thermal conductivity and for suspending mediums other than water.
Complete Thesis:	njit-etd1955-001 (78 pages ~ 8,992 KB pdf)
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