The effect of temperature on flow characteristics of NLGI 3 lithium grease in circular pipelines was investigated. The rheological behavior was examined by using rotational rheometer and the models for velocity and stress fields were established by combining the experimental results and theoretical analysis. The experimental results show that the lithium grease presents high yield shear stresses

excellent viscosity-temperature characteristics and shear-shinning behavior. The yield stress and viscosity decrease as temperature increases

improving the fluidity. The relationships between pipeline flow characteristics and influencing factors are given by using the mathematical model described through MATLAB programming and drawing. The effect of temperature on flow characteristics indicates that higher medium temperature is in favor of lithium grease transportation.