ME 417: Introduction to Polymer Processing

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Catalog Description: 417 Introduction to Polymer Processing. I,II;3cr. Description of the physical, thermal, mechanical, and rheological properties of polymeric materials relevant to their processing behavior. Review of the basic transport phenomena equations: mass, momentum, and energy. Analysis of various processing operations for the manufacture of polymeric articles, with particular emphasis on: extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and compression molding. Discussion of plastics recycling issues. P:Sr st or cons inst.
Course Prerequisite(s)

ME 363
or CBE320
or MSE331
Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

Undergraduate calculus.
Course objectives

To provide a fundamental understanding of polymer processing.
Topics covered

1.introduction 2.continuum mechanics 3.energy & heat transfer 4.pressure driven flow 5.calendering 6.extrusion dies 7.mold flow 8.extrusion 9.wire coating 10.pipe extrusion 11.fiber spinning 12.film casting 13.film blowing 14.viscoelasticity 15.flow instabilities
Class/laboratory schedule

MWF 11:00-11:50 a.m. (live lecture)
Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

Two midterms and the final.
Person(s) who prepared this description

A. Jeffrey Giacomin

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Date last modified: 29-Aug-2009
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