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Viscosity vs. Temperatue function for diesel fuel ?

Viscosity vs. Temperatue function for diesel fuel ?

Viscosity vs. Temperatue function for diesel fuel ?

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I am trying to measure diesel fuel consumption on a train by using flow sensors. The temperature range I have to design for is between 0 and 80 degrees C. I know that the variation in temperature will affect my measurement of the flow as the viscosity changes with temperature. The only information I can find on diesel and viscosity is a viscosity range at a fixed temperature(40 degrees C).

My question is How do I quantify viscosity across a  temperature range (0-80 Deg. C)  for diesel fuel? Is there a relation or table I can use?

In another thread on Thermophysical properties of lubricants   a number of formulae are given  for kinematic viscosity and temperature. Do these formulae work the same for diesel fuel as for lubricants?

I don't have a chemical/ mechanical background so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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