How to Mix Oil Viscosity

Oil is used as a lubricant and as a source of energy. Viscosity of oil can be measured by finding out the rate at which oil flows. Oils that flow slowly are more viscous than those that pour quickly. Mixing different viscosity oils can be difficult because the independent and separate ingredients in the oils need to interface with one another. You can create external turbulence and eddy currents that allow the oil flows to gradually merge into each other.

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  Select a viscous mixer. Choose between an open-helical blade, auger-type blade, radical-flow turbine or axial-flow turbine mixer. Choose the mixer based on cost, features and effectiveness of the whole mixing system.

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  Obtain the equipment needed to heat or cool the system based on the viscosity of the oils. Choose computer devices that can control heat exchange.

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  Install the mixing system. Dedicate the mixer solely to mixing one combination of oils. Clean the mixer regularly to avoid a buildup of sludge.