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Synopsis
The book teaches the fundamentals of single-screw extrusion such that fast troubleshooting and process optimization and design are possible. The fundamental processes that are occurring in the machine are developed from the natural reference point of a rotating screw rather the traditional rotating barrel. These fundamentals are then combined with the chemistry of polymers and the physical properties related to processing to troubleshoot and optimize extrusion processes. Many industrial extrusion problem case studies are presented. In each case study, the root cause of the problem is identified along with the solution. A fundamental view of the processes that occur in a single-screw machine from the natural reference frame; i.e., screw rotation. The theory is discussed and compared to experimental data and to a rotating barrel reference frame. Topics include: polymerization chemistry and degradation mechanisms for polymers, physical properties related to processing (e.g., rheology, heat capacity, dynamic friction, bulk density and pellet compaction, melt density), and 30+ case studies for troubleshooting extrusion problems. A detailed description of the problem and the solution is presented so the reader can implement the solution on their own equipment.
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About the Author
Gregory Campbell: Treasurer and Vice President at Society of Plastics Engineers, Extrusion Board Member at Society of Plastics Engineers, President & Chief Technical Officer at Castle Associates, Professor Chemical Engineering at Clarkson University, Manager Process Research and Development at Mobile Chemical, Staff Research Engineer at General Motors. Mark A. Spalding is currently a Fellow in the Materials & Parts Processing Group (MPP) in Midland. He joined Dow in 1985 after completing a BS degree from The University of Toledo (1979) and a MS and Ph.D. (1985) from Purdue University, all in Chemical Engineering. Mark has held a number of technical positions in Corporate R&D, Polystyrene R&D, Plastics R&D, and INCLOSIA* Solutions. He is the author of over 100 technical publications. His expertise is in single-screw extrusion and related polymer processing technologies. He has solved some of the most complicated extrusion problems at Dow customer s plants by developing and applying sophisticated troubleshooting methods. These solutions have created considerable value to both Dow and to our customers. He has designed extrusion systems for most of Dow s major customers for virtually every resin that Dow produces. He is a Fellow and an Honored Service Member (HSM) of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).
Review
The new book is extraordinary! Screw rotation physics is clearly explained. Although screw rotation physics may be the highlight, the new book is much, much more than a simple reformulation of extrusion theory. It is the best book on extrusion since Tadmor & Klein. For many reasons, single-screw extrusion is a premier educational tool for polymer processing in general. Not only for teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, but for our own continuing education, as professionals in industry and academia. Thus, the issue of a new book on the subject, of the quality and scope of the present, is cause of celebration for all concerned with teaching and practicing polymer processing. --Eduardo Luis Canedo
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- PublisherHanser Publications
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1569904480
- ISBN 13 9781569904480
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages777
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