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Rheology and Viscosity Measurement for Product Development

This course equips formulators and analysts to measure and interpret the flow and deformation behaviour of paints, foods, cosmetics, adhesives and industrial fluids. Delegates learn rotational and oscillatory rheometry, viscometry and how rheological data guides formulation, processing and stability decisions in the laboratory.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain viscosity, yield stress and viscoelasticity in practical terms.
  • Operate rotational viscometers and rheometers for routine testing.
  • Design flow and oscillation experiments for complex fluids.
  • Interpret flow curves, amplitude sweeps and frequency sweeps.
  • Relate rheological behaviour to formulation and processing outcomes.
  • Establish repeatable test methods and acceptance criteria.

Course outline

  1. 01Fundamentals of flow and deformation
  2. 02Viscometers and rheometers explained
  3. 03Sample handling and temperature control
  4. 04Flow curves and yield stress
  5. 05Oscillatory measurements and viscoelasticity
  6. 06Stability and structure testing
  7. 07Method development and repeatability
  8. 08Applying rheology to product decisions

Who should attend

Formulation chemists, product development scientists and quality analysts working with liquids, semi solids, pastes and suspensions.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Online3US$900Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
11 to 13 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000Register
16 to 18 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
17 to 19 Nov 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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