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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

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:

1. Classification of polymers, identification of their physical properties and establishing structure-property relations.
2. Formulation of polymeric compounds to meet specific product properties.
3. Knowledge of polymer processing operations and choice of operation depending on the material and final product requirements.
4. Interpretation and analysis of rheological data using models for non-Newtonian fluids
5. Identification of methods for rheological measurements and analysis of the results.
6. Solution of simple flow problems and calculations in extrusion and injection molding.

This course assesses the following attributes:

Knowledge base (CLO 1 – 6):

• CHEE-KB-FM-4. Analyzes transport of fluids (viscous fluid flow) in closed conduits and in external flows.
• CHEE-KB-FM-5. Utilizes appropriate constitutive models to describe fluid behaviour.
• CHEE-KB-CHEM-6. Applies fundamental principles of colloid,  and surface and materials science in the analysis and assessment of colloidal and surface interactions, and in the study of material properties and associated physical phenomena
• CHEE-KB-PROC -4. Applies engineering science knowledge to size various unit operations, including but not limited to pumps, heat exchangers, separation processes, and reactors.      

Design (CLO 2, 3):

• CHEE-DE-3.  Develops equipment, process or product design incorporating performance requirements and constraints such as quality, yield, reliability, economics, safety, and standards and codes as appropriate.