SH/T 0173-1992 Technical specifications for glass capillary viscometers

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1. Standard number / full title / replacement relationship / issuance and implementation

• Standard number: SH/T 0173-92
• Full title: Technical specifications for glass capillary viscometers
• Replacement relationship: replaces ZB E30 014-89
• Approval/implementation: approved by China Petrochemical Corporation 1992-05-20, implemented on 1992-05-20
• First issuance: year 1976 (see additional notes)
• Technical committee: technical jurisdiction by the Research Institute of Petroleum Processing
• Drafting organization: drafted under the responsibility of the Research Institute of Petroleum Processing
• Main drafters: Hou Shulan, Yang Tingting

2. Scope of application and model classification

• Scope of application: This standard specifies the technical specifications for glass capillary viscometers; it applies to glass capillary viscometers used for determining the viscosity of petroleum and petroleum products.
• Classification: Glass capillary viscometers are divided into four models according to shape and use:
  • Type BMN-1 (see Figure 1): eleven in total, with capillary inner diameters of 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 mm respectively.
  • Type BMN-2 (see Figure 2): two in total, with capillary inner diameters of 5.0 and 6.0 mm respectively.
  • Type BMN-3 (see Figure 3, Cannon-Fenske opaque viscometer): twelve in total, with capillary inner diameters of 0.31, 0.42, 0.54, 0.63, 0.78, 1.02, 1.26, 1.48, 1.88, 2.20, 3.10 and 4.00 mm respectively.
  • Type BMN-4 (see Figure 4): six in total, with capillary inner diameters of 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 mm respectively.

3. Technical requirements (indicator table, itemized: item | indicator | test method standard number)

Table 1 (Type BMN-1, Type BMN-2, Type BMN-4)

Note: In Table 1, the column “Tube body 1 inner diameter d and inner diameter of the neck between expanded portions 2 and 3” for Type BMN-1, Type BMN-2 and Type BMN-4 has confused superscripts in source-text extraction, and the specific tolerances require confirmation against the source standard (source-text extraction). The volumes of bulbs A, C and J of Type BMN-4 are listed in the source as 1.6, 2.1, 2.1, 2.1, 2.1, 2.1 (source-text extraction suspected misalignment), and the volume of bulb D is listed in the source as 11 (duplicate), requiring confirmation against the source standard (source-text extraction).

Table 2 (Type BMN-3)

Note: 1) the minimum flow time is all 200s.

4. List of referenced test methods

not provided in the available source (this standard is a technical specification; the main text does not list a bibliography of referenced documents).

5. Inspection rules, sampling

• 4.1 Before glass capillary viscometers are sold for use, they shall be inspected in accordance with the provisions of this technical specification.
• 4.2 Glass capillary viscometers shall meet the requirements of this technical specification and shall be accompanied by a verification certificate at the factory.
• Sampling: not provided in the available source.

6. Marking, packaging, transportation, storage

• Marking (Chapter 5): The following markings shall be indicated on the expanded part or the body of the glass capillary:
  • a. Manufacturer's name or trademark;
  • b. Capillary inner diameter;
  • c. Indicate the instrument number;
  • d. Year and month of factory release.
• Packaging (Chapter 6): It shall be carried out according to the general packaging requirements for instruments.
• Transportation, storage: not provided in the available source.

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