One parameter friction theory models for viscosity

Abstract

In this work the friction theory ( f-theory) for viscosity modeling is used in conjunction with the SRK, PR and PRSV cubic equations of state in order to develop three one parameter general models for viscosity prediction. The models are considered one parameter models because they only require a characteristic critical velocity, which is a parameter normally not tabulated. The models use these rather simple cubic equations of state as a basis to obtain accurate modeling of the viscosity of fluids for wide ranges of temperature and pressure. The general models presented in this work are based on the viscosity behavior of n-alkanes from methane to n-octadecane. Although best performance is obtained for the considered n-alkanes, a good model performance is also obtained for other systems. Thus, recommended characteristic critical viscosity values for several systems are also reported in this work. However, in the case of n-alkanes, an empirical equation for the characteristic critical viscosity is provided so that no additional parameters are required. In addition, with the use of simple mixing rules, the viscosity of several binary to quaternary n-alkane mixtures can also be predicted with a satisfactory accuracy.