Laboratory-scale pipe rheometry: A study of a microfibrillated cellulose suspension

Sanna Haavisto, Johanna Liukkonen, Ari Jäsberg, Antti Koponen, Martina Lille, Juha Salmela

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    Abstract

    In this study a novel laboratory-scale pipe rheometer is utilized in Theological characterization of concentrated MFC and cellulose suspensions. The method is based on a combination of pulsed ultrasound velocity profiling (UVP) and pressure difference measurement (PD). The Theological properties of the suspensions are described in terms of pressure loss, viscosity and yield stress. The results are compared to rotational rheometer results. It is demonstrated that a well controlled pipe flow environment together with the UVP-PD technique is efficient in characterizing the rheological flow behavior of complex slurries
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPaper Conference and Trade Show 2011
    Subtitle of host publicationPaperCon 2011
    Pages357-370
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    EventPaper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon 2011 - Covington, United States
    Duration: 1 May 20114 May 2011

    Conference

    ConferencePaper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon 2011
    Abbreviated titlePaperCon 2011
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityCovington
    Period1/05/114/05/11

    Keywords

    • Inline rheology
    • microfibrillated cellulose
    • ultrasonic velocity profiling

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