Development of Rotational Rheometry

Description

Rotational rheometry as a scientific method for characterization of viscoelastic behavior in the shear flow field has been invented by Austrian physicist Prof. Karl Weissenberg, who constructed the first rotational rheometer known as Rheogoniometer. At the first Rheological Congress in 1948, Rheogoniometer was introduced to the scientific community and it was shown that normal and shear stress were detected when liquids were sheared. Since that time further development regarding measurement conditions (tool geometry) as well as data analysis (software implementations) has been done by different rheometer manufacturers. In this contribution, selected rotational rheometers (starting with Weissenberg Rheogoniometer) have been compared and development, in particular with regard to measuring opportunities and user-friendly handling/time saving, has been discussed.

Period	26 Sept 2014
Event title	HJK90 Symposium
Event type	Conference
Location	AustriaShow on map