Table 9-6. Average Flow Rates For Viscous Liquids
Tubing Wall Tubing Size
Liquid Thickness Inner Diameter mL Per Revolution Viscosity
Mineral Oil
1
⁄16"
1
⁄32"0400 cps
Mineral Oil
1
⁄16"
1
⁄16"0.005 400 cps
Mineral Oil
1
⁄16"
1
⁄8" 0.04 400 cps
Mineral Oil
1
⁄16"
3
⁄16" 0.15 400 cps
Mineral Oil
1
⁄16"
1
⁄4" 0.20 400 cps
Mineral Oil
1
⁄16"
5
⁄16" 0.25 400 cps
Molasses
1
⁄16"
1
⁄32"08,000 cps
Molasses
1
⁄16"
1
⁄16"0.002 8,000 cps
Molasses
1
⁄16"
1
⁄8" 0.01 8,000 cps
Molasses
1
⁄16"
3
⁄16" 0.07 8,000 cps
Molasses
1
⁄16"
1
⁄4" 0.08 8,000 cps
Molasses
1
⁄16"
5
⁄16" 0.10 8,000 cps
Flow Rate Tests were done with 20°C liquids at 0 psi back pressure.
Specifications
9
9-5