Fundamentals of Extrusion 2009
Subtitle:
SPE Seminars@Polyolefins 2009
Date:
February 25, 2009 8:30am - February 26, 2009 4:30pm
Instructor: Keith Luker
February 25-26, 2009
Hilton Houston North
Houston, TX, USA
Code: FE
Expertise Level: Fundamental
| Fees | Who Should Attend |
| Seminar Content | Instructor |
| Purpose & Overview | Hotel |
The first part of this seminar explains the fundamentals of extrusion, but also includes advanced concepts such as elongational compounding, elongational melting, and degassing over mixers. Comparisons are made showing wood fillers, nano-particulate distribution, mixing in different screws, and other real-world examples; the second part of the seminar describes the major downstream dies and systems — such as film, sheet, tubing/pipe, profiles, and coextrusion. The graphics mix conceptual “One Thought At A Time" with equipment and samples. Attendees typically pepper the instructor with real-world questions while he maintains a light atmosphere.
Who should attend?
This class is designed for those people who are thrust into extrusion without any formal training. This qualitative (nonmathematical) course is ideal for chemists, managers, technicians, scientists, operators, compounders, and forepersons—for those whose primary background is not extrusion.
Instructor: Keith Luker - Biography
Seminar Content
The Extruder • Transportation of polymer in the screw • The effect of pellet geometry on transportation • How the screw is a balancing act between its parts • The sources of energy within the extruder and how this changes from small to large extruders • How melt separation screws work • How shear and elongational mixing sections work • The problems associated with each part of the screw and what can be done about them • Safety aspects of the single-screw extruder
Beyond the Basic Single-Screw Extruder • Elongational mixing elements • How gear pumps work and what they do • Filtering the melt stream, including screening, filtering and screen changers • What static and active mixers do and what kinds are available • The principles of devolatilization • The twin-screw extruder and other interesting devices
Dies and Downstream Equipment • Pelletizing, tubing/pipe, blown film, cast film, sheet, profiles, and coextrusion are reviewed, starting with each major type of die used in the system, and then each aspect of the downstream cooling and take-off is surveyed.
| Seminar Fees | Before
or on 2/11/09 |
After
2/11/09 |
| SPE Member | $575 |
$675 |
| Nonmember | $775 |
$775 |
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.
