Training

Operation of a Twin-Motor Rheometer (Anton Paar MCR702)

The Anton Paar MCR 702 is a two motors rheometer capable to operate both in strain and stress controlled mode. It is equipped with the classical measuring geometries spanning smooth and rough surfaces, parallel-plates, cone-plate, large and small diameters. Mechanical and flow properties such as elastic modulus, viscous modulus, viscosity and normal stresses as a function of stress or strain, of a broad class of materials ranging from water-like fluids, polymers to cement pastes can be measured. The instrument is also capable of Rheo-Optical measurements by a microscope coupled with the rheometer thus allowing rheology with optical characterization of microstructure.

References:
  • Astarita, G., & Marrucci, G. (1974). Principles of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics. McGraw-Hill Companies.
  • Bird, R. B., Armstrong, R. C., Hassager, O., & Curtiss, C. F. (1977). Dynamics of polymeric liquids
  • Applied Rheology, Thomas Mezger, Anton Paar
  • Guidelines for checking the performance of the rheometer_Laun et al_2014
  • Official symbols the society of rheology_2013

Please be aware that this course has the following pre-requisite (or equivalent experience): "Operation of a Rheometer (Anton Paar MCR501)". Questions about your qualification to enroll in this course should be directed to Nan Yao, director of the Imaging and Analysis Center. Please do not enroll in this course unless you are certain you have met the pre-requisite requirements. Thank you!

Schedule

Dates
Times
Status
12/20/2024
9:30am - 12noon
CLOSED
01/27/2025
9:30am - 12noon
02/24/2025
9:30am - 12noon



Operation of the MCR 702 Rheometer
guidelines for checking the performance of the rheometer_Laun et al_2014
official symbols the society of rheology_2013