MTE3509

Polymer rheology and processing

(ENG)

4 points + 2 lectures per week plus tutorials + First semester, Clayton

Synopsis: Newtonian and non-Newtonian flow of polymer materials. Effects of temperature and molecular structure on melt properties. Rheometry. Polymer processing methods and machinery. Heat transfer applied to processing situations. The effect of processing aids and fillers. Calculations to predict processing machinery operating characteristics.

Assessment: Examination: 60% + Assignments: 20% + Laboratory work: 20%