DISTRIBUTED MODEL OF FLOW IN SPIRAL MANDREL DIE.

Dilhan M. Kalyon, Jeong S. Yu, Chi Chung Du

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Abstract

Spiral mandrel dies are widely employed in the processing of polymeric films in the blown extrusion process. The flow dynamics in spiral mandrel dies is modeled in conjunction with a lubrication assumption. The model permits the determination of velocity, rate of deformation, shear stress, and first normal stress difference distributions. It should generate a better understanding of the thermomechanical history experienced by polymeric melts during extrusion in spiral mandrel dies, and should thus facilitate better die design and/or optimization of operating conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)179-207
Number of pages29
JournalPolymer process engineering
Volume5
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1987

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