Rheology in Polymer Processing: Modeling and Simulation

“Rheology  in Polymer Processing” introduces the fundamentals of rheology and  rheometry as the basis for modeling and computer-aided design in  plastics processing. The logically structured content enables the reader  to intelligently use the tools of computer-aided design and modeling of  plastics processing, with correct interpretation of the results. The  book presents difficult and complex issues of rheology and modeling in  an accessible way, with particular emphasis on the practical engineering  aspects. The software described in the book allows modeling all the  important problems of plastics processing. Particular attention is paid  to the extrusion process, which is fundamentally important as a  processing technology in mass manufacture of plastic parts, and the  basis of compounding processes (blending, filling, granulation, and  reinforcement). This book is aimed equally at engineers, researchers,  and scientists, as well as intermediate students, for whom it will serve  as an ideal course book.