Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Why is calculating viscosity important in the oil industry?

I've got a coursework to hand in and i think I'll get a better grade if I say how finding out the viscosity of oil help solve problems. There is a definite link. Can someone help?Why is calculating viscosity important in the oil industry?
Calculating oil viscosity provides information such as what temeperature the oil needs to be kept in order to maintain flow rates and is usually denoted by the grade of the oil eg., 2 4 6 etc etc.Why is calculating viscosity important in the oil industry?
Viscosity is pretty much the resistance of a liquid to flowing. The viscosity affects the pumping process, it affects the speed of flow and pressure most.

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