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.
KF2170 Polymer Process Engineering I 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2018
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus KF2170 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to describe materials science conditions for forming of polymers and know the most important processing methods.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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.
Recommended prerequisites
KF2130 Polymer chemistry
KF2140 Polymer physics
KF2190 Polymeric materials: Structure and properities.
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Examination, 4,5 credits.
Laboratory work, 3 credits.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Mikael Hedenqvist, mikaelhe@polymer.kth.se, tel. 08-790 76 45
Supplementary information
Replaces KF2160