Viscosity is a measure of flow resistance. Rheology refer to the determination of the flow behaviour of a fluid under gravity or under a given force, e.g. injection of thermoset resin into tiny channels in rock for sealing purpose.

Viscosity can be monitored by cappilary viscometers, rotational viscometer or with a rheometer.

Rheometers are very convenient since it is possible to measure the viscosity from very low (0.001/s) to very high shear rates (1000/s) which gives the viscosity function in one single measurement.

The viscosity function can be used in a simulation model to predict the flow behaviour e.g. the pressure drop during flow in tubings, the pump pressure requried to achieve a certain flow rate among others.

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Prediction of curing behaviour of thermoset

Hydration of concrete and degree of hydration

Simulation of temperature and conversion profiles in thick walled structures during curing/hydration