Viscosity—the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow—is critical for sizing pumps, pipes, and heat exchangers. Perry's provides three main ways to find this data:
Unlike liquids, gas viscosity with temperature. Perry’s frequently cites Sutherland's Formula for these predictions: Perry's Handbook Viscosity
lnμ=A+BT+ClnT+DTEl n mu equals cap A plus the fraction with numerator cap B and denominator cap T end-fraction plus cap C l n cap T plus cap D cap T to the cap E-th power Viscosity—the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow—is
If you've spent any time in a chemical engineering lab or plant, you’ve likely encountered . Often called "the ChE Bible," its Section 2 is the go-to for physical property data, specifically viscosity . Why Engineers Use Perry’s for Viscosity Often called "the ChE Bible," its Section 2
Quick-reference charts where you draw a line between temperature and a substance point to read the viscosity. The Go-To Equations
For wide-range calculations, Perry’s uses empirical correlation equations.
Thousands of organic and inorganic compounds are listed with experimental viscosity values at specific temperatures.