Applied Rheology In Polymer Processing

Book excerpt: This Book Covers Wide Range Of Topics In The Polymer Rheology. These Include -The Basic Principles, Parameters, Systems And Applied Mathematical Models Used In The Rheological Studies. The Melt Flow Analysis Of Different Non-Newtonian Fluids In Laminar Flow, Transition Between Laminar And Turbulent Flow And Modified Reynolds Etc. The Effects Of Different Physical And Molecular Parameters On Purely Viscous Rheological Response Of Polymer Melts And Solutions. Principles Of Rheometery And Different Types Viscometers And On-Line Rheometers. The Static And Dynamic Viscoelastic Response Of The Polymer Melts And Solutions, Linear Viscoelasticity. Mechanical Models And Boltzmann Superposition Principle. Molecular Structure - Viscoelasticity Relationship And Linear And Non-Linear Viscoelasticity. A Good Number Of Solved Examples And Exercise Problems.The Book Will Be Of Immense Help To Both Under Graduate And Post-Graduate Students, Teachers, Polymer Engineers And Practicing Rheologists. Content Highlights : - # Preface # Introduction # Rheological Principles # Melt Flow Analysis # Parameters Influencing The Polymer Rheology # Rheometry # Viscoelastic Behaviour # Viscoelastic Functions : Effect Of Various Parameters # Rheology In Polymer And Rubber Processing # References