Rheological Fundamentals of Polymer Processing
By: edited by J. A. Covas, J. F. Agassant, A. C. Diogo, J. Vlachopoulos, K. Walters
Contributors: Agassant, J. F.; Diogo, A. C.; Vlachopoulos, J.; Walters, K.
Series: NATO ASI Series, Series E: Applied Sciences -- 302; NATO ASI Series, Series E: Applied Sciences -- 302
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Dordrecht
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 463
ISBN-13: 9789048146376; 9789401585712
Subjects: Mechanics; Surfaces (Physics); Engineering design; Physics
Other titles: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Alvor, Portugal, September 26-October 8, 1994
Description: 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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