K2269X Low Temperature Pressure Viscometer
Operation and Instruction Manual
K2269X-Manual
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2.
Connect the 5000psi maximum pressure
gauge to the upper connection of the
Calibration Piping Assembly using the quick
connect coupling assembly. See
Figure 9
:
NOTE:
Each of the four pressure gauges
that come equipped with the apparatus are
equipped with quick connect couplings for user
friendly connection and disconnect.
Figure 9. Pressure Gauge Quick Coupling
3.
Close Right-Hand Needle Valve. Refer to
Figure 3, Item 10
.
4.
Open Left-Hand Needle Valve. Refer to
Figure 3, Item 8
.
5.
Press Gear Switch
(Figure 4, Item 15)
to
simulate a 40-tooth flow rate.
6.
Turn on Drive Motor / Circulating Pump
Switch. Refer to
Figure 4, Item 13
. The
hydraulic oil will begin circulating through the
system.
NOTE:
During operation and while hydraulic oil
is flowing throughout the system the reservoir
volume should be at least ¼ filled with oil.
7.
Wait for a period of at least 25-30 minutes for
the oil to completely circulate throughout the
system at the test temperature.
8.
Open Right-Hand Needle Valve. Refer to
Figure 3, Item 10
.
9.
Close Left-Hand Needle Valve. Refer to
Figure 3, Item 8
.
10.
Observe the hydraulic oil flow as it drips from
the Calibration Piping Assembly exit port. See
Figure 10, Item 26
.
NOTE:
It is recommended to place a
small collection beaker or towel underneath
the exit port while the hydraulic system is
being primed.
11.
Once a steady flow or constant drip rate is
observed, the hydraulic system is primed and
free of air bubbles.
12.
Using the relief valve at the right-hand side of
the calibration piping assembly
(Figure 10,
Item 25)
, turn counter-clockwise to completely
open the valve. This allows the system to flow
at atmospheric pressure and will serve as the
reference value (100% free flow delivery) of
the calibration curve vs. pressure, psi.
13.
Place a 60-mL Saybolt Receiving Flask
(Figure 10, Item 27)
or other receiving device
capable of collecting 60-mL of oil, under the
exit port and start a timer.
14.
Determine the delivery time for 60-mL of
hydraulic oil to flow and calculate the flow rate
in cubic centimeters per second assuming 1
mL equal to 1 cm
3
. Again, this calculated flow
rate is the 100% free flow delivery value on
the calibration curve vs pressure.
15.
To obtain additional points for the curve
perform
the
60-mL
timing
observation
sequence at 500, 1000, 1500 psi and at
sufficient pressures above 1500 psi.
16.
Turn the relief valve clockwise to increase the
pressure to 500psi, place the 60-mL flask
under the exit port and measure the delivery
time for 60-mL of hydraulic oil to collect.
17.
Repeat this procedure for 1000psi, 1500psi
and pressures above to develop a sufficient
calibration curve.
18.
Finally, repeat the entire procedure for the
same pressures using the 64-tooth flow rate
by pressing the Gear Switch
(Figure 4, Item
15)
.
19.
When Calibration Curve is determined and
sufficient for use, open the Left-Hand Needle
Valve
(Figure 3, Item 8)
and close the Right-
Hand Needle Valve
(Figure 3, Item 10)
.
