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PoiseP
Source UnitThe poise (symbol: P) is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. It is defined as the viscosity of a fluid that exerts a shear stress of one dyne per square centimeter when a velocity gradient of one reciprocal second is applied. In essence, one poise corresponds to a viscosity of 1 g/(cm·s). This unit is particularly useful in fields involving fluid mechanics and rheology, where the flow properties of liquids are analyzed.
Current Use
The poise is commonly used in laboratories and industries that deal with fluid properties, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and materials science. It is particularly relevant for measuring the viscosity of non-Newtonian fluids and biological fluids, such as blood, where understanding flow behavior is crucial. While the SI unit pascal-second is preferred in many scientific contexts, the poise remains popular in specific applications.
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The poise was historically significant in the study of blood flow, influencing medical research and treatments.
DekastokesdSt
Target UnitThe dekastokes is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the centistokes scale, equivalent to 10 Stokes. It is used to express the internal frictional resistance of fluids under shear stress, where higher values indicate greater viscosity. In the SI unit system, viscosity is typically measured in pascal-seconds (Pa·s), but the Stokes and its multiples, such as the dekastokes, are commonly used in various industries. The unit is crucial for characterizing the flow behavior of liquids, particularly in engineering and scientific applications.
Current Use
Dekastokes are widely utilized in the petroleum and chemical industries to assess the viscosity of oils, fuels, and other fluids. They are essential in quality control processes, ensuring that products meet specific viscosity standards for optimal performance. Additionally, dekastokes are used in research and development to evaluate and compare the flow characteristics of various fluids, making them valuable in both laboratory and industrial settings.
Fun Fact
The Stokes unit is named after Sir George Gabriel Stokes, who formulated the Stokes flow equations.
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Poise
viscosity • Non-SI
Definition
The poise (symbol: P) is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. It is defined as the viscosity of a fluid that exerts a shear stress of one dyne per square centimeter when a velocity gradient of one reciprocal second is applied. In essence, one poise corresponds to a viscosity of 1 g/(cm·s). This unit is particularly useful in fields involving fluid mechanics and rheology, where the flow properties of liquids are analyzed.
History & Origin
The poise was named after the French scientist Jean Louis Marie Poiseuille, who made significant contributions to the study of fluid dynamics in the 19th century. His work focused on the flow of liquids in tubes, and he is best known for deriving Poiseuille's law, which describes the laminar flow of incompressible fluids. The term was introduced in the 19th century and has been widely used in scientific literature since then, particularly in relation to the study of blood viscosity and other biological fluids.
Etymology: The term 'poise' is derived from the surname of Jean Louis Marie Poiseuille, reflecting his foundational work in fluid dynamics.
Current Use
The poise is commonly used in laboratories and industries that deal with fluid properties, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and materials science. It is particularly relevant for measuring the viscosity of non-Newtonian fluids and biological fluids, such as blood, where understanding flow behavior is crucial. While the SI unit pascal-second is preferred in many scientific contexts, the poise remains popular in specific applications.
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- •The poise was historically significant in the study of blood flow, influencing medical research and treatments.
- •One poise is equivalent to 0.1 pascal-seconds, showing the relationship between CGS and SI units.
- •The term 'centipoise' (cP) is commonly used in industries, where 1 P equals 100 cP, making it easier to express lower viscosities.
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Dekastokes
viscosity • Non-SI
Definition
The dekastokes is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the centistokes scale, equivalent to 10 Stokes. It is used to express the internal frictional resistance of fluids under shear stress, where higher values indicate greater viscosity. In the SI unit system, viscosity is typically measured in pascal-seconds (Pa·s), but the Stokes and its multiples, such as the dekastokes, are commonly used in various industries. The unit is crucial for characterizing the flow behavior of liquids, particularly in engineering and scientific applications.
History & Origin
The concept of Stokes was named after the Irish physicist and mathematician Sir George Gabriel Stokes, who contributed significantly to fluid dynamics. The unit itself emerged in the context of measuring viscosity, a fundamental property of fluids that describes their resistance to flow. The dekastokes, as a multiple of Stokes, was introduced to allow for easier representation and calculations involving higher viscosity values in industrial applications.
Etymology: The term 'deka' originates from the Greek word 'deka', meaning ten, combined with 'stokes' from Sir George Gabriel Stokes.
Current Use
Dekastokes are widely utilized in the petroleum and chemical industries to assess the viscosity of oils, fuels, and other fluids. They are essential in quality control processes, ensuring that products meet specific viscosity standards for optimal performance. Additionally, dekastokes are used in research and development to evaluate and compare the flow characteristics of various fluids, making them valuable in both laboratory and industrial settings.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The Stokes unit is named after Sir George Gabriel Stokes, who formulated the Stokes flow equations.
- •The viscosity of fluids can change significantly with temperature; for example, heating honey reduces its viscosity.
- •Dekastokes is not commonly found in everyday use but is crucial in industries that require precise viscosity measurements.
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