Publisher's Synopsis
In an earlier book edited by Collyer, "Rheological Measurement", the basic rheological methods of measurement presently used were discussed in the light of the basic underlying principles and current theories. The same approach is adopted in this companion book, which is concerned with some newer or more sophisticated techniques that have resulted from a fresh understanding of the subject, or more simply from an industrial need, particularly with regard to process control.;It is hoped that this book will be a suitable introduction to these rapidly changing areas in rheological measurement, and make readers more aware of the greater variety of techniques that can be used to assist in the understanding of the way in which their fluids are behaving during processing or in quality control, be they polymer melts, biological materials, slurries or food materials. Where mathematics is used, the reader need have no further knowledge of it than A-level or a pre-university level.;This book should be of interest to all establishments in which rheological work is carried out. Materials scientists, engineers or technologists in industry, research laboratories and academia should find this book useful in updating their information and understanding of the wide ranging area that is now becoming rheology.
