Abstract: A viscometer having a substantially horizontal reservoir including a trap for retaining a sample indefinitely in the reservoir. A substantially vertical measuring tube disposed perpendicularly to the substantially horizontal reservoir and depends substantially upwardly from the reservoir. A junction interconnects the trap, a generally downwardly projecting fill tube, and a generally upwardly projecting vent tube.

Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus for use in measuring a rheological property of a test sample includes a receptacle for receiving the test sample and a heat conveying member in heat transfer relation to the receptacle. The heat conveying member has internal passages extending substantially equidistantly from one another through at least a portion of the heat conveying member to provide for counter-flow circulation of a fluid. The heat transfer apparatus may include heat exchanging elements in heat transfer relation to the receptacle responsive to electric current to transfer heat to or from the receptacle.

Abstract: A rotational viscometer is disclosed for measuring the viscosity of a rotating fluid. The viscometer includes a measurement disk that is positioned within the rotating fluid and is interconnected via a shaft with a measurement arm mounted within a housing. A light source is mounted within the housing and emits a beam of light onto one or more light receivers. The light receivers provide an output signal that is a function of the amount of light received. An end of the measurement arm is movably disposed between the light source and the light receivers. Pivoting of the measurement arm controls the amount of light received by the light receivers. A signal processor receives the output signals from the light receivers and determines a restorative signal therefrom. The restorative signal is provided to a balance coil which is located adjacent a permanent magnet. The balance coil generates an electromagnetic field as a, function of the restorative signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring viscosity of liquids includes an external chamber (10) which encloses an internal chamber/duct (20) having an inlet (21) and an outlet (22). Internal chamber (20) houses a fan (30) for forcing air through the duct, a first heater (40) for heating air within the duct, a second heater (81/82) for heating air externally of the duct, a thermal ballast (50) for maintaining the temperature of the air in the duct constant, and a viscometer (72) for measuring viscosity of liquids.

Abstract: A high-temperature, high-shear viscometer includes a closed end tube having a chamber. A first inlet to the tube is for introducing pressurized gas therein. A second inlet to the tube is for introducing the liquid into the chamber and removing excess liquid from the chamber. A capillary tube is in communication with the chamber. An outlet for the liquid is in communication with the capillary tube. A timer is provided for measuring the efflux time of the liquid in the capillary tube. The timer is started by a device in communication with the first inlet. The timer is stopped by a device which senses the movement of the pressurized gas. The movement sensor includes a thermistor.

Abstract: A high-temperature, high-shear viscometer includes a closed end tube having a chamber. A first inlet to the tube is for introducing pressurized gas therein. A second inlet to the tube is for introducing the liquid into the chamber and removing excess liquid from the chamber. A capillary tube is in communication with the chamber. An outlet for the liquid is in communication with the capillary tube. A timer is provided for measuring the efflux time of the liquid in the capillary tube. The timer is started by a device in communication with the first inlet. The timer is stopped by a device which senses the movement of the pressurized gas.