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Viscosity Calculation

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Controlnewb

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Aug 19, 2008
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I am trying to calculate the viscosity of a 50 baume' solution. The solution is water and NaOH(Sodium Hydroxide).
My question is how would I calculate the viscosity of this solution flowing through a pipe?
I have given values such as:

Pipe Diameter
Specific Gravity
Temperature
Flow
Velocity
Density

I need the viscosity of this solution for a valve sizing calculation that will be run in Smart Plant Instrumentation (INTOOLS). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 
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