Polymer Extrusion Chemical Engineering Program

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Course Overview

Polymer Extrusion in one of the most important processes in the plastics/ polymers industry. Continuous improvements of the extrusion technologies allow for more efficient production of plastics and novel applications. Extrusion requires deep understanding of materials properties, hardware operation and process analysis. This course covers those fields along with other extrusion attributes such as control and troubleshooting.

Objective:

To understand extrusion fundamentals
To learn about extrusion machinery and devices
To understand the extrusion process and its sub processes
To learn about extrusion process design, operation and control

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Extrusion Principles and Mass Balances

Overview of the polymer extrusion process.
Mass and energy balances in extrusion.
Thermodynamics of extrusion and their implications.
Understanding elasticity and crystallization in extrusion.
Types of heat transfer in the extrusion process.

Day 2: Polymer Properties for Extrusion

Overview of bulk material properties necessary for extrusion.
Melt flow properties and their impact on the extrusion process.
Thermal properties and their influence on polymer processing.
How polymer properties affect extrusion performance.

Day 3: Extruder Types and Hardware Components

Overview of different extruder types: single screw, multi-screw, disk, ram, and others.
Key components of extruder hardware: drive, thrust bearing, barrel and feed throat, feed hopper, screw, and die.
The role of heating and cooling in extrusion.
Functionality and design of extruder components.

Day 4: Instrumentation, Control, and Functional Process Analysis

Instrumentation for extrusion: pressure, temperature, and power.
Controllers used in extrusion systems.
Total system control in the extrusion process.
Functional process analysis in extrusion: solids conveying, drag solids conveying, plasticating, melt conveying, and die forming.
The role of devolatilization and mixing in extrusion.

Day 5: Screw Design, Die Design, and Troubleshooting

Understanding screw design and its importance in extrusion.
Die design for optimal extrusion performance.
The function of twin-screw extruders.
Common issues in extrusion and troubleshooting techniques.

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Chemical Engineering

Polymer Extrusion

Duration:5 Days

date:16 - 20 Jun 2025

London

$5,900

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