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Configuring Your Viscometer When You Know Exactly What You Want

Apr 14, 2021 12:25:40 PM / by Patrick Riley posted in monitor viscosity, viscosity measuring solution, viscosity control, ViscoPro 2100

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If there’s anything that we’ve learned in 30+ years of business, it’s that our customers are smart. Often, you’re the best in your field. You know your industry as well as you know the face looking back at you in the mirror.

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Preventative maintenance of my process viscometer

Aug 26, 2020 11:19:26 AM / by Patrick Riley posted in monitor viscosity, in-line viscometers, viscometer, process viscometer

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Cambridge Viscosity process viscometers are known for robust operation and reliability in viscosity measurements. Performing scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) on your Cambridge Viscosity viscometer is vital to system operation, longevity, and verification.  Cambridge Viscosity recommends performing PM on your viscometer on an annual basis as defined in our Operational Manual.  PM can be performed at more frequent intervals if deemed necessary due to internal QA or other departmental policies. 

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How do I know my new viscometer is working properly?

Jul 23, 2020 8:00:00 AM / by Patrick Riley posted in monitor viscosity, in-line viscometers, viscometer

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Each new Cambridge Viscosity viscometer ships with a certified hydrocarbon-based viscosity reference standard which is used to confirm proper system operation and accuracy.  A data sheet with viscosity versus temperature is included to provide precise viscosity values in increments of 0.1C.

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Metong Machinery Company uses In-Line Viscometers for Asphalt Coating

Jan 21, 2020 8:00:00 AM / by Admin posted in VISCOpro2000, process viscometers, monitor viscosity, viscosity control, fuel combustion, asphalt viscosity

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Boston—Cambridge Viscosity’s in-line viscometer, VISCOpro 2000, is being used by Zhejiang Metong Machinery Company, a leading producer of road construction and maintenance equipment.

The company’s primary products include truck-mounted asphalt systems sold worldwide, asphalt melting equipment and the largest emulsified asphalt plant in China.

Metong’s MT-AR50 Portable Reaction Tank is specially designed for reaction, storage and transportation of rubberized asphalt. Used to pave asphalt roads, the waste tire rubber powder and rubberized asphalt mixture improves pavement function, extends service life and reduces the environmental pressure caused by waste tires. Rubberized asphalt meets the national policy of building a conservation-minded society and developing a cyclic economy.

Metong uses Cambridge’s in-line viscometers to monitor and control asphalt viscosity for their truck-mounted systems.  Viscosity is key in monitoring the quality of the rubberized asphalt. In the tank, the asphalt’s viscosity changes according to temperature and the length of time it is contained.  The sensors help to maintain constant viscosity by adapting the temperature as needed to obtain a more consistent spray pattern, allowing an even coating to be sprayed onto the road for a higher quality result.

“Viscosity is one of the most important parameters for providing consistent spray patterns for our asphalt application,” explains Technical Engineer Mr. Yang.  “We considered several other technologies such as rotational and vibrational viscometers but found the Cambridge viscometer to be the best choice for us due to its compact size, simple design and rugged construction,” says Technical Director Mr. Feng.

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About Cambridge Viscosity
Cambridge Viscosity is the leading supplier of automated viscometers used by oil exploration and refining, coating, chemical and life science companies to optimize product and process performance. Cambridge Viscosity's sensors and viscometer systems conform to ASTM, DIN, JIS and ISO standards, with a range of models designed to meet specific industry and application needs.

Type certifications include ATEX, CE and FM. CSA certification is available upon request. Cambridge's global reach provides application engineering support and service wherever and whenever needed.

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Major Refinery Improves Profitability with Viscosity Monitoring

Apr 1, 2019 10:00:00 AM / by Admin posted in process viscometers, 392 sensor, oil viscosity, monitor viscosity, refining, VISCOpro1600, compressor viscosity

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Boston—Machinery failures, downtime and maintenance labor costs can kill a refiner’s bottom line profits.  A major US oil company with refinery installations in North and South America has installed several Cambridge Viscosity VISCOpro viscometers to monitor oil viscosity, providing engineers with real-time information on oil quality. The viscometers utilize Cambridge’s 392 process sensors and are Class 1 Div 1 Group B, C, and D certified. 

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Process Viscometers Control Quality of Fuel-Efficient Diesel Blend

Jun 15, 2017 12:00:00 AM / by Admin posted in VISCOpro2000, monitor viscosity, diesel viscosity, refining, in-line viscometers, 372 sensor

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Boston—One of the largest US refineries has installed Cambridge Viscosity process viscometers at their diesel refinery in Texas. The company is using three VISCOpro 2000 viscometers, combined with 372 sensors, to monitor the quality of the viscosity of a diesel formulation that includes sulfur. The refinery has plans to use the viscosity system for full control of the process in the near future.

The viscometers are installed in one-quarter inch bypass lines, and set up for the final production stage to ensure quality control of their fuel-efficient diesel mixture. The VISCOpro 2000 allows for automated, continuous monitoring, as well as hands-on control, including the ability to change settings, measure different attributes, and capture and analyze real-time data.  The viscometer can be programmed for up to 40 different fluid settings—enabling rapid changeovers in production processes—and features control set points and alarms (six different settings), using an easy menu-driven interface.

“The refiner chose the VISCOpro 2000 due to the sensor’s ability to precisely measure and control viscosity,” says CVI Senior Applications Engineer Cole Nee “The viscometer’s rugged construction is vibration resistant, and is designed to withstand the harsh conditions and demands of the refinery environment. Our viscometers are easy to operate and low-maintenance.”

About Cambridge Viscosity

Cambridge Viscosity, a leader in small sample viscometer systems for laboratory and process environments, designs automated viscometers used worldwide in petroleum, exploration and refining applications to ensure accurate viscosity in both lab and operations. Cambridge’s worldwide reach is important for providing application engineering support and service wherever and whenever needed.

Cambridge Viscosity’s sensors and viscometer systems conform to ASTM, DIN, JIS and ISO standards, with a range of models designed to meet specific industry and application needs.  Certifications include ATEX Class 1, Div. 1, CE, FM and NEMA.  CSA certification is also available upon request.

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