Rheological Fundamentals of Polymer Processing [electronic resource] /

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.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Covas, J. A. editor., Agassant, J. F. editor., Diogo, A. C. editor., Vlachopoulos, J. editor., Walters, K. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1995
Subjects:	Engineering., Chemical engineering., Mathematical models., Mechanics., Fluid mechanics., Engineering design., Materials science., Engineering Fluid Dynamics., Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering., Characterization and Evaluation of Materials., Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics., Engineering Design.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8571-2
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