Extrusion of polymers

The author presents single-screw extrusion technology together with the relevant polymer fundamentals, with an emphasis on screw design. The presentation begins on a physical level providing an in-depth tutorial for conceptual understanding, followed by an analytical level with mathematical models. Practical applications of the mathematical models are illustrated by examples. A brief description of twin-screw extrusion technology is also presented. Contents - Physical Description of Single-Screw Extrusion - Fundamentals of Polymers - Theories of Single-Screw Extrusion - Screw Design, High-Performance Screws, and Scale-Up - Gear Pumps, Static Mixer, and Dynamic Mixer - Physical Description of Twin-Screw Extruders - Appendices