Polymer och komposit teknologi (Polymer and Composite Technology) 7,5 hp

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

Kursinnehåll

The course includes the following elements:
• The study of polymeric structures and their relationship with the physical, mechanical, chemical, and processing properties of the polymer. The structural properties of polymer play a fundamental role in ascertaining many physical and chemical properties. Properties such as density, stiffness, ductility, strength, melting points, glass-transition temperature, etc. are related to the molecular structure, degree of crystallinity, and cross-linking. The course includes a thorough understanding of molecular architecture and how by harnessing molecular structure the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties can be tailored.
• Composite materials are replacing traditional materials in many structural applications. Primarily automotive and aerospace applications of polymer-based composite materials have drastically surge research and development activities. In this part, we will learn polymer-based composites, their types, mechanics, manufacturing, and applications.
• Polymeric materials are touching our everyday life. Besides their outstanding properties, ease of manufacturing is one of the qualities which makes their widespread use possible. In this course we will discuss the four building blocks of manufacturing which are given below:

Materials: the significance of material selection and its role in terms of cost, processing, performance, and environment.
Product Design: In this part, we will study how a designer must design a product to satisfy the functional, structural, processing, environmental, cost, and aesthetic requirements.
Mold Design and Machining: The mold design is perhaps the most critical part of manufacturing. In this part, we will learn the fundamentals of mold design and the ways to minimize manufacturing cost by redesigning the products to optimize the time, material, energy, and functionality of the product.
Process: The mechanical properties are significantly affected by the process variable, such as temperature, pressure, viscosity, additives, and molding conditions. In this part, we will learn the correlation between different processing parameters and their effects on properties.

Förkunskapskrav

Passed courses at least 90 credits within the major subject Mechanical Engineering, 15 credits Mathematics, and completed course in Materials and Manufacturing, 7,5 credits, proof of English proficiency is required (or the equivalent).

Utbildningsnivå: Avancerad nivå
Kurskod/Ladokkod: TPKR21
Kursen ges vid: Tekniska Högskolan