Viscosity-Pressure Correlation of Liquids

A single correlation was obtained to predict Newtonian viscosity-pressure coefficients of mineral oils, resin and polymer blends, pure hydrocarbons, and nonhydrocarbons. The correlation has been tested for a temperature range from 0°c (32 °F) to 135°C (275 °F). The empirical correlation makes use of atmospheric viscosity and density at the temperature of interest and viscosity-temperature property (mo) of the fluids. When the correlation was compared with other leading correlations, it was shown to require less physical-property data, apply to n wider range of chemical compositions, cover a wider range in fluidity, and provide greater accuracy. The correlation is presented in the form of a polynominal equation.