ISSN:
0032-3888
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
The flow of polymer melts in a rotating disc extruder is analyzed with a mathematical model for pressure flow and leakage flow (termed neg ative flow). It is assumed that the material is fully melted and exhibits Newtonian flow behavior under isothermal conditions for each element. Flow is evaluated in successive sections of the flow path and the final expression involves a computer-assisted numerical solution. Pressure flow, which is negative, is calculated by analyzing the situation in which the pressure gradient causes the extrudable material to flow back across the stationary disc. A simplified geometrical model is developed for numerical solution, assuming incompressible flow. Leakage flow is between the contours of the disc and the engaging interior face of the housing. The flow is also directed opposite to the drag component and is estimated by using parallel plate flow equations.
Additional Material:
14 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pen.760251004
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