ZIW.03143.01 - Polymer Processing (Complete module description)

ZIW.03143.01 - Polymer Processing (Complete module description)

Original version English
ZIW.03143.01 5 CP
Module label Polymer Processing
Module code ZIW.03143.01
Semester of first implementation
Faculty/Institute Zentrum für Ingenieurwissenschaften
Module used in courses of study / semesters
  • Applied Polymer Science (MA120 LP) (Master) > Materialwissenschaft App. Polymer ScienceMA120, Version of accreditation valid from WS 2007/08 > Pflichtmodule
  • Polymer Materials Science (MA120 LP) (Master) > Werkstofftechnik PolymerMaterialScMA120, Version of accreditation (WS 2009/10 - SS 2014) > Pflichtmodule
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons
Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Radusch
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
learning the most important methods and technological equipment for the production of both semi- and final products based on polymer materials
understanding the working principles of polymer processing machines
performing lab experiments to get acquainted with modern polymer processing techniques
Module contents
Lecture:
Polymer Processing
  • fundamentals of polymer processing
  • extrusion
  • injection molding
  • rubber processing
  • blow molding
  • rapid prototyping technologies
  • composite manufacturing
Lab Course:
Polymer Processing Lab
extrusion: operating diagram / residence time determination / melt mixing
cast film extrusion / coextrusion: incompatibility and interface disturbance
blown film extrusion: influence of blow-up ratio, take-off ratio and cooling rate on mechanical properties
injection molding: parameter influence / filling behavior / multi component injection molding
rubber processing: curemetry / rubber mixing (kneader) / compression molding / testing
Forms of instruction Lecture (2 SWS)
Practical training (2 SWS)
Course
Languages of instruction German, English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester Semester
Module frequency jedes Wintersemester
Module capacity unrestricted
Time of examination
Credit points 5 CP
Share on module final degree Course 1: %; Course 2: %; Course 3: %.
Share of module grade on the course of study's final grade 1
Module course label Course type Course title SWS Workload of compulsory attendance Workload of preparation / homework etc Workload of independent learning Workload (examination and preparation) Sum workload
Course 1 Lecture Lecture Polymer Processing 2 0
Course 2 Practical training Lab Course Polymer Processing 2 0
Course 3 Course Private Study 0
Workload by module 150 150
Total module workload 150
Examination Exam prerequisites Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Final exam of module
attestations to the individual experiments
written examination
Exam repetition information
Prerequisites and conditions Prerequisites Frequency Compulsory attendance Share on module grade in percent
Course 1 Winter semester No %
Course 2 Winter semester No %
Course 3 Winter semester No %