MTE3509

Polymer rheology and processing ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: G H Edward

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

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%

Contact Hours: 2 lectures per week plus practice classes