Temperature and Viscosity of Crude Oil

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Divine_Dreamer
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Project Question: How can I test this question:
Does the temperature of water effect the viscosity of crude oil?
Project Due Date: 11.10.12
Project Status: I am finished with my experiment and analyzing the data

Temperature and Viscosity of Crude Oil

Post by Divine_Dreamer »

I need some help on my science project:
My question is: "Does the temperature of water effect the viscosity of crude oil."
Any ideas on what I can do? :D
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Re: Temperature and Viscosity of Crude Oil

Post by deleted-71417 »

Hi,

Here is a Science Buddies project description on how to measure viscosity:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p055.shtml

You should be able to modify their proceedure to your question. I would put the tube of oil in a large pot or tank of water heated to various temperatures to measure the viscosity vs. temperature.

Good luck on the project!

Barrett L. Tomlinson
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