ChE I6500 Mechanics of Polymer Melt Processing

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.

Prerequisite

Undergraduate degree in engineering, or permission of the instructor.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.