ISSN:
1435-1528
Keywords:
Three-dimensional finite elements
;
free surface flows
;
three-dimensional die extrusions
;
extrudate swell
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The present paper considers the problem of predicting extrudate shapes from asymmetrical dies for Newtonian fluids. The flow is fully three-dimensional and an exploration of finite elements is made with a view to finding accurate, stable and economical schemes. A number of elements are compared and we conclude that some of the Fortin elements are most useful on the grounds of computational overhead and solution accuracy. These are used to investigate some symmetrical (square dies) and asymmetrical (unequal lip) planar and general L-shaped die flows. Finally, we show that in an unconstrained extrudate the final shape must be such that particles describe a helix in space; special cases include circular flow and rectilinear flow.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00404194
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