Description
Book SynopsisThoroughly revised edition of the classic text on polymer processing The Second Edition brings the classic text on polymer processing thoroughly up to date with the latest fundamental developments in polymer processing, while retaining the critically acclaimed approach of the First Edition.
Trade Review"The long awaited new edition…provides an extensive discussion of all relevant topics…usable as a...course resource, 'Processing' is also of great value to practitioners." (
CHOICE, January 2007)
Table of Contents1. History, Structural Formulation of the Field Through Elementary Steps, and Future Perspectives.
2. The Balance Equations and Newtonian Fluid Dynamics.
3. Polymer Rheology and Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics.
4. The Handling and Transporting of Polymer Particulate Solids.
5. Melting.
6. Pressurization and Pumping.
7. Mixing.
8. Devolatilization.
9. Single Rotor Machines.
10. Twin Screw and Twin Rotor Processing Equipment.
11. Reactive Polymer Processing and Compounding.
12. Die Forming.
13. Molding.
14. Stretch Shaping.
15. Calendering.
Appendix A: Rheological and Thermophysical Properties of Polymers.
Appendix B: Conversion Tables to the International System of Units (SI).
Appendix C: Notation.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
