Rheological Fundamentals of Polymer Processing

Covas, J.A.; Agassant, J.F.; Diogo, A.C.; Vlachopoulos, J.; Walters, K.

Experts in rheology and polymer processing present up-to-date, fundamental and applied information on the rheological properties of polymers, in particular those relevant to processing, contributing to the physical understanding and the mathematical modelling of polymer processing sequences.
Basic concepts of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, micro-rheological modelling and constitutive modelling are reviewed, and rheological measurements are described. Topics with practical relevance are debated, such as linear viscoelasticity, converging and diverging flows, and the rheology of multiphase systems. Approximation methods are discussed for the computer modelling of polymer melt flow. Subsequently, polymer processing technologies are studied from both simulation and engineering perspectives. Mixing, crystallization and reactive processing aspects are also included.
Audience: An integrated and complete view of polymer processing and rheology, important to institutions and individuals engaged in the characterisation, testing, compounding, modification and processing of polymeric materials. Can also support academic polymer processing engineering programs.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-12-06

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9789048146376

ISBN-13: 9789048146376

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-015-8571-2

Dimensions: 240cm x160cm

Pages: 464