This engineering science course is a part of the suite of Tech A electives dealing with Materials Processing and is open to 3rd and 4th year students. The course assumes knowledge of 2nd year fluid mechanics and thermodynamics and basic principles of organic chemistry.
Polymer Formulations and Processing Technology
Personnel
Instructor
| Ying Zhang | ying.zhang@queensu.ca |
TAs
| Elizabeth Bygott | 16egb@queensu.ca |
Course Description
The design and manufacture of polymer products is reviewed, with particular emphasis on material selection and processing technology. The engineering properties of elastomers, thermoplastics, adhesives, fibres and coatings are discussed in terms of processing characteristics and end-use performance. Industrial processing operations such as extrusion, molding, mixing and film manufacture are presented in detail. The design component of the course requires students to select appropriate materials and processing methods for an engineering application. Examples include medical catheters, engine gaskets and biodegradable packaging. (0/0/0/30/12)
PREREQUISITES: CHEE 223 or MECH 241, or permission of the department
Objectives and Outcomes
The objective of this course is to review the design and manufacture of polymer products, with particular emphasis on material selection and processing technology. The engineering properties of elastomers, thermoplastics, blends, composites and specialty polymers are discussed in terms of processing characteristics and end-use performance. Industrial processing operations such as extrusion, molding and mixing are presented in detail. The design component of the course requires students to select appropriate materials and processing methods for an engineering application.
Specific course learning outcomes include:
| CLO | DESCRIPTION | INDICATOR |
| CLO1 | Classification of polymers, identification of their physical properties and establishing structure-property relations. | KB-ES(Applied Chemistry) |
| CLO2 | Formulation of polymeric compounds to meet specific product properties. |
KB-ES (Applied Chemistry) |
| CLO3 | Knowledge of polymer processing operations and choice of operation depending on the material and final product requirements. | KB-ES(Process) DE-Define DE-Solutions |
| CLO4 | Interpretation and analysis of rheological data using models for non-Newtonian fluids. | KB-ES(Transport Phenomena) |
| CLO5 | Identification of methods for rheological measurements and analysis of the results. | KB-ES(Transport Phenomena) |
| CLO6 | Solution of simple flow problems and calculations in extrusion and injection molding. | KB-ES(Process) KB-ES(Transport Phenomena) |
This course assesses the following program indicators:
Knowledge base for engineering (KB)
- Knowledge base for engineering science (KB-ES) (CLOS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- KB-ES (Applied Chemistry) Applies fundamental principles of colloid, surface and material science to the analysis and assessment of colloidal and surface interactions and materials.
- KB-ES (Process) Applies engineering principles to do engineering calculations and size various unit operations, including pumps, heat exchangers, separation processes, and reactors.
- KB-ES (Transport Phenomena) Formulates and applies differential mass, momentum and energy balances to do engineering calculations; Identifies mechanisms of momentum, heat and mass transfers and formulates and applies appropriate constitutive models to describe fluid behaviour.
Design (DE) (CLOS 2, 3)
- DE-Define Define problem, objectives and constraints.
- DE-Solutions Create a product, process or system to solve a problem, that meets specified needs, and subject to appropriate iterations.
Relevance to the Program
Course Structure and Activities
Resources
Recommended Textbook
- J.R. Fried, “Polymer Science and Technology”, 3rd Ed. Prentice Hall, 2014
Additional Textbooks (Optional)
- S.L. Rosen, “Fundamental principles of polymeric materials”, Wiley
- T.A. Osswald, “Polymer processing fundamentals”, Hanser
Other Material
All course lecture slides, assignments and tutorials will be posted in OnQ