Processing the Couette viscometry data of molasses by Tikhonov regularisation

Leong, Y.K., and Yeow, Y.L. (2002) Processing the Couette viscometry data of molasses by Tikhonov regularisation. International Sugar Journal, 104 (1246). pp. 463-467.

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Abstract

This paper highlights a general and reliable technique for converting basic torque-rotational speed for molasses derived from Couette viscometers into true shear stress-shear rate data without a priori assumption of a fluid model. Obtaining the shear rate as a function of shear stress from Couette viscometry data is an inverse problem and is normally 'solved' by assuming a rheological model such as a power law model. An accurate method based on Tikhonov regularisation is developed to solve this inverse problem for the shear rate. The advantages of Tikhonov regularisation are highlighted. The performance of the new method is assessed by applying it to process the Couette data of molasses.

Item ID: 13551
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 0020-8841
Keywords: Couette viscometry; molasses; viscosity
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Date Deposited: 21 Dec 2010 22:35
FoR Codes: 09 ENGINEERING > 0908 Food Sciences > 090802 Food Engineering @ 100%
SEO Codes: 86 MANUFACTURING > 8601 Processed Food Products and Beverages (excl. Dairy Products) > 860199 Processed Food Products and Beverages (excl. Dairy Products) not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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