Empirical Correlations for Viscosity of Polyacrylamide Solutions with the Effects of Temperature and Shear Rate. II

Muhammad R. Hashmet, Mustafa Onur, Isa M. Tan

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Abstract

Apparent viscosity measurements have been made to characterize the effects of shear rate and temperature on the partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide solutions. The power-law model for the viscosity behavior has been modified to develop empirical correlations that combine effects of shear rate and temperature. Nonlinear regression was performed on the experimental data to develop the proposed correlation. The viscosities of the polymer solutions were measured in the temperature range of 25°C to 80°C, while the shear rate was varied from 1 to 1000 1/s. The proposed correlation should prove supportive for the preliminary selection of the polymers for enhanced oil recovery applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1685-1690
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Dispersion Science and Technology
Volume35
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2014

Keywords

  • Effect of temperature on the viscosity of polymer solution
  • polyacrylamide solution
  • viscosity correlation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics

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