Includes: balance equations, rheology, mixing, devolatilization, single/double-screw extrusion, reactive processing, molding, stretch shaping, calendering
FKF3190 Polymer Processing 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus FKF3190 (Spring 2009–)Information for research students about course offerings
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Give the student an overview of todays available methods to process polymers. After the course the student should be able to choose a suitable processing method based on the actual choice of material and final product.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge in polymer technology
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Principles of Polymer Processing, 2nd ed, 2006
Z. Tadmor, C.G. Gogos
Wiley, NY
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The course will be held as a series of seminars where the student presents choosen parts of the area
Other requirements for final grade
Examination: home assignments
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.