Viscosity of Fluids

by Kyle Fortin

Submitted : Spring 2019

The object of this paper will be to show where the equation for viscosity comes from and how it is derived. The paper will also explain how viscosity can affect many different parts of a hydraulics system. As the basic definition of viscosity is the fluids resistance to flow at a given temperature. Since flow is a vital part of any hydraulic system. If the viscosity becomes to high then there would be an increase friction, increase energy consumptions, and increase in pressure drops in the system. If the viscosity becomes to thin, then leakage and decrease efficiency on the system. This means that when building a hydraulic system, it is important to consider what the viscosity. If the viscosity is not taken into consideration, then unexpected changes to the output which could cause the system to fail.

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