What Are the Different Types of Viscometers? Viscometers measure using a single flow condition. In general, viscometers move an object through a stationary fluid or move the fluid past a stationary object to measure the friction between the fluid and the object or surface. An example is the slower flow of syrup from a container - syrup is more viscous than water.
Viscometers are instruments used to measure viscosity, the internal friction of the layers of a liquid in motion. Viscometers or viscosimeters are important to many industries, including the adhesive, biotech, chemical, food, paint, petroleum, and pharmaceutical industries. Instruments used to measure the viscosity of a fluid available in a variety of configurations.