Mechanics of Polymer Melt Processing

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Overview

Subject area

CHE

Catalog Number

I6500

Course Title

Mechanics of Polymer Melt Processing

Description

Fluid mechanics and heat transfer principles underlying the mechanics of polymer melt processing. Conservation principles. Non-Newtonian fluids. Coupled flow and heat transfer in extrusion. Pressure effects. Solution multiplicity. Lubrication theory for polymer processing. Injection and compression molding. Fiber spinning. Numerical simulation. Effects of viscoelasticity on processing. Stability and sensitivity.

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

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Name

Lecture

Hours

3

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