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The effect of thermal degradation on the non-newtonian viscosity of an aqueous polyacrylamide solution
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The effect of thermal degradation on the non-newtonian viscosity of an aqueous polyacrylamide solution

Sehyun Shin and Young Cho
Journal of mechanical science and technology, v 12(2), pp 267-273
Mar 1998

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Non-Newtonian Viscosity Engineering Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control Thermal Degradation Mechanical Engineering Industrial and Production Engineering
The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of thermal degradation on the non-Newtonian viscosity of a dilute polymer solution by measuring the viscosity at a reference temperature before and after heating the solution with different heating temperatures and duration. The test solution was a polyacrylamide (Separan AP-273) 1,000 wppm solution in distilled water. The effect of thermal degradation on the viscosity was greater at relatively low shear rates than at intermediate and high shear rates. The viscosity of the polyacrylamide solution experienced at a relatively high temperature decreased more than that experienced at a relatively low temperature. In addition, the effect of thermal degradation on the viscosity of the polyacrylamide solution showed a strong dependence on the duration of heating.

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