Roll no: 16PG-05 Date: 09 -Jan-2018

PRACTICAL NO: 14

Object: To determine the apparent viscosity of the mud using Rotational Viscometer

Apparatus: direct indicating viscometer and drilling mud sample.

Theory: A property of Non- Newtonian fluids in which shear stress is not proportional to the
rate of shear strain, the ratio of shear stress and shear strain for Non-Newtonian fluids is known
as Apparent viscosity. Direct indicating viscometers are rotational types of instruments powered
by an electric motor or a hand crank. Drilling fluid is contained in the annular space between
two concentric cylinders. The outer cylinder or rotor sleeve is driven at constant RPM. The
rotation of the rotor sleeve in the fluid produces in torque on the bob or inner cylinder. A
torsion spring retains the movement of bob indicates displacement of the bob. Instruments
constants have been adjusted so that plastic viscosity and yield point are obtained by using
readings from rotor sleeve speeds of 600 and 300 RPM.

Procedure:

1. Place a recently agitated sample in a thermo cup and adjust surface of mud to scribed
line on the rotor sleeve.
2. Heat or cool the sample to 120*f. stir slowly while adjusting the temperature.
3. Start the motor by placing the switch in the high speed position with the gear lift all the
way down. Wait for a steady indicator dial value and record the 600 RPM. Change the
gear only when motor is running.
4. Change switch to the 300 RPM speed. Wait for a steady value and record 300 RPM
reading.
5. Apparent viscosity in centipoises is 600 RPM reading divided by 2.

Result:

Apparent viscosity in centipoises = 600 RPM reading/2 =____________ cp.

Roll no: 16PG-05 D ate: 09-Jan-2018