Novel processing operations and specific products can be created from a high level of understanding of such interaction. Paste Processing Surface fracture and lamination during extrusion. This project involves characterisation of defects formed during the extrusion of ceramic pastes. Professor John Bridgwater Statistical analysis of pressure fluctuations during extrusion. Signal processing techniques are being used to analyse data generated during extrusion to monitor changes in material microstructure, flow regime and homogeneity.
Likely applications lie in improved on-line control.
Dr Ian Wilson Phase migration behaviour in pastes. The movement of the liquid phase in solid-liquid pastes during extrusion processes is being studied. The effect of processing on the microstructure of soft solids. Dr Geoff M oggridge Processing and structure relationships of soft solids. Electron microscopy and magnetic resonance imaging are being used to study water location in extruded ceramic pastes.