Course: Applications and Utilization of Polymeric Materials

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Course title Applications and Utilization of Polymeric Materials
Course code TUVI/TK8VM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Měřínská Dagmar, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic properties of polymer materials. 2. Basics of characterization methods for polymers. 3. Basics of methods for evaluating plastics. 4. Basics of rubber evaluation methods. 5. Basic features of rolling, materials, defects, product applications. 6. Basic features of pressing, materials, defects, product applications. 7. Basic features of extrusion, materials, defects, product applications. 8. Basic features of injection molding, materials, defects, product applications. 9. Basic features of shaping, materials, defects, product applications. 10. Basic features of dipping, materials, defects, product applications. 11. Basic features of casting, materials, defects, product applications. 12. Basic features of painting, materials, defects, application of products. 13. Basic features of laminate production, materials, defects, product applications. 14. Basic features of rubber production, materials, defects, product applications.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for examination - 120 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
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, configuration, tacticity, cis and trans
explain the concepts of conformation, configuration, tacticity, 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 differences between a semicrystalline and an amorphous polymer
explain the differences between a semicrystalline and an amorphous polymer
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
describe the basic rheological behavior, the effect of structure on viscosity
describe the basic rheological behavior, the effect of structure on viscosity
Skills
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 composition of lines of basic production technologies in the polymer industry
discuss the composition of lines of basic production technologies in the polymer industry
learning outcomes
Knowledge
can describe in general the issue of polymer processing in the form of melt or other liquid systems
can describe in general the issue of polymer processing in the form of melt or other liquid systems
can summarize the basic types of stresses arising during processing and their effect on the properties of polymers
can summarize the basic types of stresses arising during processing and their effect on the properties of polymers
he orients himself in the basic features of individual technologies and possible problems to be solved
he orients himself in the basic features of individual technologies and possible problems to be solved
has an overview of the reason for using individual parts of the line for the final appearance and properties of the product
has an overview of the reason for using individual parts of the line for the final appearance and properties of the product
can characterize the basic features of individual processing technologies in connection with the shape and complexity of the desired product
can characterize the basic features of individual processing technologies in connection with the shape and complexity of the desired product
Skills
deduces the technology used for production from the finished product
deduces the technology used for production from the finished product
can discuss potential defects, their causes and ways to eliminate them in the finished product
can discuss potential defects, their causes and ways to eliminate them in the finished product
can discuss the appropriateness of the chosen technology for a specific assigned product
can discuss the appropriateness of the chosen technology for a specific assigned product
is able to apply a comprehensive set of knowledge of materials to the choice of the right technology
is able to apply a comprehensive set of knowledge of materials to the choice of the right technology
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Skills
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
assessment methods
Knowledge
Preparation of a presentation
Preparation of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Written examination
Written examination
Oral examination
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • AGASSANT, J.F., AVENAS, P., CARREAU, P., VERGNES, B., VINCENT, M. Polymer Processing: Principles and Modeling. 2nd Ed.. Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2017. ISBN 9781569906057.
  • BAIRD, D.G., COLLIAS, D.I. Polymer Processing: Principles and Design. 2nd Ed. xv, 393 s.. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2014. ISBN 9780470930588.
  • DUCHÁČEK, V. Polymery: výroba, vlastnosti, zpracování, použití. Praha: VŠCHT, 2006. ISBN 8070806176.
  • HAUSNEROVÁ, B., PAVLÍNEK, V. Fyzika polymerů: Laboratorní cvičení. Zlín: UTB, 2003. ISBN 80-7318-157-6.
  • MICHLER, G.H., BALTÁ, C.F.J. Mechanical Properties of Polymers based on Nanostructure and Morphology. CRC Press, 2005. ISBN 1574447718.
  • ŠŇUPÁREK, J. Makromolekulární chemie: úvod do chemie a technologie polymerů. Pardubice: UPa, 2019. ISBN 9788073951665.
  • ZEMAN, L. Vstřikování plastů Teorie a praxe. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2018.


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