KF2170 Polymer Process Engineering I 7.5 credits

Processing of polymers and the connections between choice of material, choice of method and properties of the final polymer product. The mechanical and physical behavior of polymer melts; rheology, orientation of molecules, solidification. The three dominant and technically most advanced processing methods, injection moulding, extrusion and calandering, are thoroughly discussed. Other processing methods are described more briefly. Special emphasis is put on the influence of different processing methods on the structure and properties of the materials, morphology, orientation of molecules, anisotropy, thermal residual stresses.

After the course the student should be able to describe materials science conditions for forming of polymers and know the most important processing methods.

At least 150 credits from grades 1, 2 and 3 of which at least 110 credits from years 1 and 2, and bachelor's work must be completed, within a programme that includes:
75 university credits (hp) in chemistry or chemical engineering, 20 university credits (hp) in mathematics and 6 university credits (hp) in computer science or corresponding.

• TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examination, 4,5 credits.
Laboratory work, 3 credits.

• 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.

Replaces KF2160