Category Archives for Fluid Properties – Basic Principles
Fluid Properties Viscosity #2
In the absence of any laboratory data, correlations exist that relate viscosity and temperature, given the oil gravity. The following equation relating viscosity, gravity, and temperature was developed by Beggs and Robinson after observing 460 oil systems: The data set … Continue reading
Fluid Properties Viscosity #1
This property of a fluid indicates its resistance to flow. It is a dynamic property, in that it can be measured only when the fluid is in motion. Viscosity, therefore, is simply the ratio at any shear rate of the … Continue reading
Specific Gravity and Density
Specific gravity of a liquid is the ratio of the density of the liquid at 60°F to the density of pure water. API gravity is related to the specific gravity by the following equation: The specific gravity of a gas … Continue reading