Instructor: Dr. Pravin Soni
February 25-26, 2009
Hilton Houston North
Houston, TX USA
Code: CMBP
Expertise Level: Intermediate

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Fees	Who should attend?
Seminar Content	Instructor
Purpose & Overview	Hotel

Purpose & Overview
The objective of this seminar is to provide a detailed introduction to structure-processing-property relationships in polymers, with an in-depth review of crystallization and mechanical properties. The attendee learns about the important aspects of crystallization and mechanical properties of polymers and how they relate to conventional polymer processing, such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and thermoforming, with emphasis on practical applications. The concepts covered in this seminar will serve as valuable tools for material selection and process optimization, and will help polymer users predict material performance.

Who should attend?
This seminar is designed to benefit production, product development and R&D personnel who are using polymers but do not have formal training in polymers. Individuals who wish to receive an in-depth introduction to polymers with emphasis on mechanical properties would benefit from this seminar.

Instructor: Dr. Pravin Soni - Biography

Seminar Content

Introduction
• Fundamentals of plastic materials
Crystallization and Processing
• Ways of controlling crystallinity during processing
Crystalline Morphologies
• Control of crystallinity and transparency with nucleating agents
Factors Determining Crystallinity
• Structure-processing-property relationships
Melting of Polymers
• Factors affecting melting point and effect of processing conditions
General Introduction to Mechanical Behavior of Polymers-Mechanism of Deformation
• How plastics behave when subjected to mechanical stress: yielding, crazing and cracking. Effect of processing and testing conditions
Factors Affecting Mechanical Properties of Polymers
• Ways of achieving desired properties during processing
Creep and Stress Relaxation
• Improving creep resistance
Dynamic Mechanical Properties
• Mechanical transitions and their relationship to properties of polymers
Time-Temperature Superposition
• Technique for predicting long-term properties using short-term testing
Brittle-to-Ductile Transitions in Mechanical Properties
Effect of Environment
• Stress cracking of polymers

Seminar Fees	Before or on 2/11/09	After 2/11/09
SPE Member	$575	$675
Nonmember	$775	$775

General Information

Location: The seminar will be held at the Hilton Houston North.

Hotel Information:

Hilton Houston North
12400 Greenspoint Drive
Houston, TX 77060
Tel: +1 281-875-2222

Seminar Hours: Seminar hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, with a lunch break daily. (Lunch is not included in the registration fee.)

Suggested Attire: Casual Business attire is appropriate. Please be prepared for moderate temperature variations in the seminar room.

Registration Information: You may register for this seminar online or by phone +1 203-740-5403.

Registration Fees: Your registration fee covers classroom instruction, educational materials, and refreshment breaks. It does not include hotel accommodations.

Registration is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly recommended.

Seminar Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be granted within the five days prior to the seminar, or at any time thereafter. Substitutes may be sent in place of the registrant, with prior notification to SPE. Cancellations are subject to a $100 processing fee. Written cancellations must be received at SPE Headquarters prior to the seminar.

SPE reserves the right to cancel a seminar or substitute instructors. If SPE should cancel, the attendee will be contacted as soon as possible prior to the seminar. It is recommended that a refundable airline ticket be purchased. SPE is not responsible for penalty fees or any costs incurred by the attendee as a result of cancellation of the seminar.