Modeling the Pressure and Temperature Dependence of Viscosity and Volume for Hydraulic Fluids

摘要

Viscosity and compressibility have a major impact upon the efficiency and dynamic response of fluid power systems. The viscosity and compressibility of five hydraulic fluids have been measured for temperatures to 150 C and pressures to 350 MPa. A new correlation of viscosity with temperature and pressure based on the thermodynamic scaling rule of Roland et al is offered. This correlation provides a means to extend the accuracy of fluid power system models to higher pressures.