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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/17665
Title: Effect of Capillary Dimensions On Die Swell of Molten Polymers
Authors: Thanh, Dang Huu
Advisor: Vlachopoulos, J.
Department: Chemical Engineering
Keywords: capillary dimensions, die swell, molten polymers, low density, high density, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, swell, L/D, swell index, d/D, graph, cruves, Bagley's decaying equation, Deborah number, shear strains
Publication Date: Jan-1974
Abstract: <p> The effect of capillary dimensions on the die swell of molten polymers is investigated. Low and high density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene are used to make investigation It is found the die swell decreases vii th L/D. The plot of die swell index (d/D) vs. L/D has the shape of anexponential decay curve. </p> <p> Bagley's decaying equation is used to fit the data. The effect of Deborah number on die swell phenomenon is also studied. 'I'he relationship between the recoverable shear strains of infinitely long capillary and the one with dimensions ratio L/D is obtained. This relationship could be used to estima te the die swell of short capillary from its value at equilibrium and polymer characteristics. </p>
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/17665
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