Viscometer for high-temperature processes

Accurate viscosity measurement with a small sample size is beneficial in all applications. In various fluids, the correlation between laboratory-level measurements of production products and inline process measurements is important. Cambridge's viscometers are compact and robust, making them suitable for processes that must be installed in limited spaces, and they can perform measurements unaffected by changing temperatures, pressures, or surrounding vibrations.

A viscosity meter manufactured by Cambridge has been adopted for measuring the viscosity of diesel fuel in the common rail test stand. This involves real-time measurements using the viscosity meter implemented in the test stand, rather than sampling tests conducted in a lab. Measuring fuel viscosity is effective for the development of high-precision fuel injection systems in response to increasingly stringent emissions regulations, and it monitors the temporal changes in fuel characteristics.

A U.S. biotech company has adopted the Cambridge VISCOlab 5000 for viscosity measurement of micro-samples for the development of an injectable drug for brain aneurysms. This viscosity measurement device requires only a sample volume of 0.075cc, achieving accurate and reliable measurements while significantly reducing costs. Viscosity measurement is performed automatically by simply placing the sample liquid into the measurement chamber, and the liquid temperature is also automatically controlled, leading to highly effective results.

The Cambridge VISCOpro 2000 viscosity control device accurately performs viscosity control of fuel oil. By precisely controlling viscosity and maintaining perfect combustion, it not only reduces fuel consumption but also lowers maintenance for various combustion systems and equipment, as well as the burden on emission treatment devices, enabling overall cost reduction. The VISCOpro 2000 features a robust structure, with sensors made of 316 stainless steel, and is composed of sophisticated and easily operable electronic components. The sensors are installed in the fuel system, and the controller outputs alarms, viscosity, temperature, and temperature-corrected viscosity, directly controlling temperature adjustment equipment to maintain the set viscosity.