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3
Making
a measurement
Introduction
This chapter describes all the steps in making a measurement. It covers:
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Assembling the instrument.
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Getting started – powering on the viscometer.
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Choosing a rotational speed.
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Choosing a measurement system – which system to use, how to fit this to the
instrument, and how to check that the measurement system is optimal.
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Fitting and loading the cup and bob. This covers:
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Fitting the measuring system.
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Loading the sample.
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Fitting and loading plate systems. This covers:
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Fitting the measuring system.
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Setting the correct gap.
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Loading the sample.
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Optimising the measuring system – this is optimising the torque to take
account of the viscosity of the sample.
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Starting the measurement.
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Completing the measurement – this is described in detail in Chapter 6 .
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Closing down the viscometer.
Work through each step in turn.