CHE 678 Experimental Methods Polymer Melt Rheology

Discussion of models for flow and deformation in polymers, and a treatment of measurable rheological properties. Analysis of thermoplastic and thermosetting resins for processability. Use of experimental data to determine parameters of the constitutive equations. Laboratory includes use of state-of-art equipment in elongational, rotational, and capillary viscometry.

Credits

3

Distribution

Chemical Engineering Program