Vol. 11, Special Issue 2 (2022)

Author(s):
Sumit Mehta, PS Minz, Chitranayak, PN Raju and Pradip Behare

Abstract:
Rheological parameters are the properties which show the behavior of fluid in different condition. In this study simulation model was developed based on different function of total solids, viscosity, temperature, shear rate and consistency coefficient. Simulation range was decided based on most probable conditions. Optimum values of consistency coefficient and viscosity as a function of shear rate, total solids and temperature have been determined in the research paper. Different shear rate was investigated on different total solid of manure in the simulation programme. The viscosity values for different shear rates was in the range of 0.683 to 18.69 Pa.s for activation energy (Ea) 225 J/mol. The simulation method was found suitable for estimation of rheological properties for wide range of input functions. The output data can be used for design of anaerobic bioreactors, slurry mixing and handling systems.