OSCILLATORY VISCOMETERS AND WAYS TO ENHANCE THEM

Abstract

The article provides information on measurements of vibration viscosity, related methods and formulas for their calculation. The article also describes devices for measuring vibration viscosity and ways to improve them. Similarities and differences between viscosity measuring instruments are also listed. The article discusses ways of raising efficiency of measuring instruments and their expression; factors influencing the efficiency are also shown. Expressions for determining required parameters and properties of the vibration viscosity measuring device depending on the test design are also given. Development stages of new measurement methods of vibration viscosity measuring instruments and their scheme, have been elucidated. In conclusion, it can be said that the vibratory viscosity measuring equipment, which is based on a new design and measurement method, is promising.