Temperature distribution in a cylindrical container with crude oil after ultrasonic treatment

Abstract

The distribution of oil temperature in a cylindrical container is researched experimentally after ultrasonic treatment with frequency 22 kHz. Samples of crude oil were considered as a working fluid with effective viscosity 3-4 Pa*s and 0.029-0.03 Pa*s. The capacity of the ultrasonic device varied from 80 to 160 W. Temperature gradient is obtained over the height of the container for more viscous oil.