LUBRIZOL STANDARD TEST PROCEDURE

Test Procedure AATM 105Ab Edition: October 12, 2006 Previous Edition: March 1, 1998

VISCOSITY BROOKFIELD
DEFINITION This procedure determines the viscosity of a fluid by the use of a Brookfield Viscometer. Viscosity is the measure of fluid friction which can be considered as the internal friction resulting when a layer of fluid is made to move in relationship to another layer. Viscosity is a measure of the ratio of shearing stress to rate of shear. Shear Stress (dynes) = Poises Rate of Shear (cm/sec)

DESCRIPTION OF METHOD The Brookfield Viscometer measures viscosity by measuring the force required to rotate a spindle in a fluid. On the DV-II, the viscosity can be read directly. On other models, the viscosity is obtained by multiplying the reading by a constant related to the particular rotational speed used.

APPARATUS / REAGENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Brookfield Digital Viscometer Model DV-II or equivalent. Wide mouth 8 oz. sample jar (O. Berk cat# 1AC08F8) or equivalent. Spindle as designated in the specification. Calibrated thermometer, Graduated in 0.1C. Water bath capable of maintaining required temperature to 1C. Viscosity Standards, National Bureau of Standards or Brookfield Engineering Laboratories.

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2 PROCEDURE 1. Check to confirm that the viscometer has been calibrated. If not, calibrate using method Lab-III-13. The sample container and quantity should be approximately the same as for the Calibration Standard. Equilibrate the temperature of the sample to the temperature designated in the specification (1C). Confirm that the viscometer is level using the bubble level on the back of the instrument. For the Brookfield DV-II, AUTO ZERO the instrument with no spindle attached and the speed set as designated in the product specification. The main display will flash 00.0 after 10 seconds. Immerse the spindle designated in the product specification into the sample to the groove on the spindle shaft. Do not allow air bubbles to be formed. Attach the spindle to the viscometer. The spindle should not touch the bottom or sides of the container and should be centered. Reconfirm that the viscometer is level. For the DV-II, choose the units by pressing the desired unit key (CPS for centipoises). Set the speed as designated in the product specification, start the viscometer and read at constant reading. For manual models, use the conversion chart to convert the dial readings to centipoises. When done, turn motor and power off. Clean spindle and place in spindle holder. For the DV-II, if the LOW light comes on, the reading is approximate and indicates that the speed/spindle combination is not optimized (less than 10% of full scale). Change the speed until the light goes off. Note the speed used. If the speed cannot correct the problem, change the spindle. Note the spindle used. For special projects, note temperature, spindle, and speed used.

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10. For the DV-II, If EEE is displayed, the reading is overange. Correct as in 9. 11. For other troubleshooting, see manual The Brookfield Viscometer Model DV-II Operating Instructions No. M/85-160-F or the manual for the model being used.