PBT712 - POLYMER PROCESSING

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
POLYMER PROCESSING PBT712 2nd Semester 3 0 3 10
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Demonstration
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Murat Åžen /Prof. Dr. Olgun Güven  
Course objectiveTo teach the concepts of processing and forming of plastics and elastomers by various techniques.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Student will learn the following subjects; 1. processing and forming of plastics by various techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding rotational molding 2. Processing and forming of rubber by various techniques such as milling, calendering, extrusion and molding.
Course ContentInjection molding, Compression and transfer molding, Sheet extrusion, Blow molding, Foam processing, Reinforced plastics processing, Liquid resin processing, Rotational molding, Thermoforming, Reaction injection molding, Compounding, mixing, and blending, Rubber processing; mixing, milling, Rubber processing calendering, extrusion and molding.  
References- Charles A. Harper, Handbook of Plastic Processes, Wiley, 2006
? Peter S. Johnson, Rubber Processing: An Introduction, Hanser, 2001
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Injection molding
Week 2Compression and transfer molding
Week 3Sheet extrusion, Blow molding
Week 4Foam processing
Week 5Reinforced plastics processing
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Liquid resin processing
Week 8Rotational molding
Week 9Thermoforming
Week 10Reaction injection molding
Week 11Compounding, mixing, and blending
Week 12Rubber processing; mixing, milling
Week 13Midterm exam
Week 14Rubber processing calendering, extrusion and molding
Week 15Homework
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments210
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms240
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1010100
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment15050
Midterms (Study duration)23570
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload28138302

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest