PST506 POLYMER PROCESSING
| Course Code: | 8620506 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Polymer Science and Technology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. NECATİ ÖZKAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the students will be able to analyze and model polymer processes such as extrusion, calendering, tubular film blowing, fiber spinning anf injection molding.
Course Content
Design criteria of plastics processing equipment, dies, molds and plasticating screws. Modelling and analysis of particulate solids handling, change of state and melt pumping. Polymer melt flow in channels and cavities. Extrusion, injection molding, blow molding calendering, thermoforming, composites processing and secondary operations, welding, adhesion, fastening, decoration and machining of plastics. (R)
Course Learning Outcomes
To have an introduction on transport phenomena in polymer processing
To understand analyses and modeling of polymer processes such as extrusion, calendering, tubular film blowing, fiber spinning and injection molding.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Graduates gain wide range of knowledge in basic science and engineering fields related to polymer science and technology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Graduates can grasp the interactions of the multidisciplinary fields related to their field and can utilize the knowledge from other multidisciplinary fields. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Graduates reach up-to-date scientific and technologic knowledge in the field of polymer science and technology and using this knowledge they can gain ability to conduct research and development activities. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Graduates follow the latest scientific and industrial developments in polymer field and develop life-long learning habits. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Graduates communicate the outcomes of their research activities effectively using Turkish and English languages. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Graduates follow ethical standards for their occupation, research, and publications. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution