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Lecturer(s)
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Měřínská Dagmar, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
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Zádrapa Petr, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Basic terms of rubber technology and processing. 2. Natural rubbers and other rubber raw materials. 3. Composition of natural rubber blends, material flow in the rubber items production. 4. Preparation of natural rubber blends, blending, properties of natural rubber blends. 5. Preparation of semi-finished products, pressing, extrusion, rolling, layering. 6. Stiffeners and supporting materials. 7. Processing of semi-finished products. 8. Vulcanization of natural rubber blends. 9. Physical properties of vulcanized materials. 10. Chemical properties of vulcanized materials. 11. Rubber items production. 12. Machinery in the rubber industry. 13. Vulcanized materials corrosion. 14. Rubber waste processing.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecturing, Demonstration, Simple experiments
- Preparation for examination
- 120 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| Demonstrate basic knowledge of applied physics, mathematics, chemistry, processing processes and economics. |
| Demonstrate basic knowledge of applied physics, mathematics, chemistry, processing processes and economics. |
| Define the basic groups of polymers. |
| Define the basic groups of polymers. |
| Explain the position of elastomers and their basic properties. |
| Explain the position of elastomers and their basic properties. |
| Explain the concepts of conformation, cis and trans. |
| Explain the concepts of conformation, cis and trans. |
| Deduce the influence of the chain structure on the basic properties. |
| Deduce the influence of the chain structure on the basic properties. |
| Explain the basic differences between elastomers, thermoplastics and reactive plastics. |
| Explain the basic differences between elastomers, thermoplastics and reactive plastics. |
| List examples of polymers from individual groups. |
| List examples of polymers from individual groups. |
| Describe in general the properties of polymers resulting from their structure. |
| Describe in general the properties of polymers resulting from their structure. |
| Describe the basic behavior of polymers as a dependence on temperature and various shear deformations. |
| Describe the basic behavior of polymers as a dependence on temperature and various shear deformations. |
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| Demonstrate the behavior of polymers during temperature changes. |
| Demonstrate the behavior of polymers during temperature changes. |
| Illustrate the behavior of different types of polymers under different types of stress. |
| Illustrate the behavior of different types of polymers under different types of stress. |
| Apply knowledge of structure to the choice of practical use. |
| Apply knowledge of structure to the choice of practical use. |
| Discuss the problems of basic production technologies in the polymer industry. |
| Discuss the problems of basic production technologies in the polymer industry. |
| learning outcomes |
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| recognizes the basic polymer properties of rubber materials and their position in the technological classification of polymers |
| recognizes the basic polymer properties of rubber materials and their position in the technological classification of polymers |
| can summarize the chemical structure, molecular properties, physical/chemical properties and areas of use of the main types of rubbers/rubbers |
| can summarize the chemical structure, molecular properties, physical/chemical properties and areas of use of the main types of rubbers/rubbers |
| has an idea of oil/fuel resistance, ozone resistance and suitable vulcanization systems of rubber by considering its chemical structure |
| has an idea of oil/fuel resistance, ozone resistance and suitable vulcanization systems of rubber by considering its chemical structure |
| can describe the process of vulcanization, the types of vulcanization and the properties given by vulcanization |
| can describe the process of vulcanization, the types of vulcanization and the properties given by vulcanization |
| can explain the process of preparing a rubber mixture, composition, method of preparation |
| can explain the process of preparing a rubber mixture, composition, method of preparation |
| can outline the processes taking place during the transformation of rubber into individual types of products |
| can outline the processes taking place during the transformation of rubber into individual types of products |
| describes the technologies used for the production of individual rubber semi-finished products and products |
| describes the technologies used for the production of individual rubber semi-finished products and products |
| describes and characterizes ready-made manufacturing processes for pneumatics, hoses, conveyor belts and V-belts |
| describes and characterizes ready-made manufacturing processes for pneumatics, hoses, conveyor belts and V-belts |
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| is able to calculate the necessary vulcanization values from the torque and time on the vulcanization curve |
| is able to calculate the necessary vulcanization values from the torque and time on the vulcanization curve |
| calculates compound recipes, estimates composition and dosage according to requirements for rubber properties and knows the effect of individual additives related to rubber compounds |
| calculates compound recipes, estimates composition and dosage according to requirements for rubber properties and knows the effect of individual additives related to rubber compounds |
| can choose the right technology and procedure for the production of individual rubber semi-finished products and products |
| can choose the right technology and procedure for the production of individual rubber semi-finished products and products |
| can choose the correct ready-made method for the production of tires, hoses, conveyor belts and V-belts |
| can choose the correct ready-made method for the production of tires, hoses, conveyor belts and V-belts |
| analyzes various factors that affect the quality of rubber products, including raw material selection, processing conditions, and test methods. |
| analyzes various factors that affect the quality of rubber products, including raw material selection, processing conditions, and test methods. |
| evaluates the environmental impact of rubber processing, including chemical and energy use, and identify strategies to minimize this impact |
| evaluates the environmental impact of rubber processing, including chemical and energy use, and identify strategies to minimize this impact |
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| Lecturing |
| Lecturing |
| Demonstration |
| Demonstration |
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| Simple experiments |
| Simple experiments |
| Practice exercises |
| Practice exercises |
| assessment methods |
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| Grade (Using a grade system) |
| Grade (Using a grade system) |
| Oral examination |
| Oral examination |
| Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products) |
| Written examination |
| Written examination |
| Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products) |
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Recommended literature
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MALAYSIAN RUBBER PRODUCERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION. The Natural Rubber Formulary and Property Index.. Hertford, 1984. ISBN 0-9504401-3-2.
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DICK, J.S., ANNICELLI, R.A. Rubber Technology: Compounding and Testing for Performance. 2nd Ed.. Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2009. ISBN 9781628703153.
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Ducháček, Vratislav. Polymery : výroba, vlastnosti, zpracování, použití. Vyd. 2., přeprac. Praha : Vydavatelství VŠCHT, 2006. ISBN 80-7080-617-6.
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DVOŘÁK, Z., HNÁTKOVÁ, E. Zpracovatelské procesy gumárenské. Elektronická skripta.. Zlín: UTB, 2016.
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ERMAN, B., MARK, J.E., ROLAND, C.M. The Science and Technology of Rubber. 4th Ed.. Amsterdam: Elsevier/AP, 2013. ISBN 978-0-12-394584-6.
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Maňas, M., Tomis, F., Helštýn, J. Výrobní stroje a zařízení: gumárenské a plastikářské stroje. Brno, 1987.
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