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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code:

KIM411

Course Name:

Polymer Production Tecnologies

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Requirement:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi KEVSER TEMİZKAN ÖZDAMAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives:

1. Polimer Bilimi ve Mühendisliğinin temel kavramlarının anlaşılması.
2. Polimer Modifikasyonu ve Karışım Prosesinin temel kavramlarının anlaşılması. 3. Polimerlerin işlenmesi sırasında ve işleme sonrasındaki özelliklerine etki eden temel malzeme özelliklerinin incelenmesi (ör. fiziksel, termal, mekanik, reolojik). 4. Polimer işleme metotları ve içyapı oluşumunun esaslarının anlaşılması.
5. Ana termoplastik ürün gruplanın özelliklerinin incelenerek malzeme seçimi ve plastik parça tasarımının esaslarının anlaşılması.

Course Content:

Polymer Engineering is an interdisciplinary field combining the principles of Polymer and Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Industrial Design in order to study the structure-property relationships in polymeric products. The basic properties of polymers, property modification, polymer processing methods, the effect of processing methods on structure development, part design, material and process selection based on these information are the main topics of this branch. The aim of this class is to give an introduction to all these main topics of Polymer Engineering.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will have a basic understanding of the terminology, structure and mechanical properties of Polymers.
2) Will have a good understanding of polymer modifiers and modification technology
3) Knows industrial testing methods and can interpret Material Datasheets.
4) Will be able to understand and describe the processing of polymers and the effect of processing on internal structure development.
5) Will be able to select proper process depending polymer
6) Will be able to select proper material and process in order to product a plastic part for a given application
7) Will be able to describe key design concerns for the plastic part design.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Polymer Science: Historical Development of Polymer Industry, Classification based on processing, Polymerization methods, Classification based on Primary Structure: End groups, polarity	-
2)	Introduction to Polymer Science: Classification based on Secondary Structure: Chain structure, Molecular weight (MW) and MW distribution (MWD).	-
3)	Introduction to Polymer Science: Classification of Polymers Tertiary Structure: Morphology, Thermal Transitions and The Effect of Structure on Transitions, Special cases: Thermoplastic elastomers and Liquid Crystal Polymers	-
4)	Rheology: Introduction to Rheological properties of Polymers, Shear and Elongational Rheometers: Comparison and measurement of rheological parameters. Viscosity models	-
5)	Rheology: Basic concepts of viscoelasticity: Creep, Stress Relaxation, Time temperature superposition, Boltzman Superposition Principle, Linear Viscoelastic Models	-
6)	Polymer Modification: Introduction to compounding, Polymer Additives and Modifiers, Compounding Equipment and Process.	-
7)	Industrial Characterisation of Polymers: Mechanical Testing Methods, Thermal Testing Methods, Electrical Testing Methods, Physical Testing methods, Testing for Flammability	-
8)	Polymer Processing Methods: General overview of Extrusion and Extrusion based processing methods, Injection Molding, Blow molding, Rotational Molding, Reaction Injection Molding.	-
9)	Polymer Processing Methods –I and homework presentations on selected processing methods-I	-
10)	Polymer Processing Methods –II and homework presentations on selected processing methods-II	-
11)	Material Selection Methods: Overview of Engineering and Commodity Plastics, Overview of General Electric and Dupont strategies (flow charts) for material selection.	-
12)	Polymeric Part Design: Polymeric part design checklist and product development stages, Thermal considerations, Mechanical considerations.	-
13)	Polymeric Part Design: Wall thickness effects, Ribs, Weld lines, Gating, Mold Shrinkage and Anisotropy control	-
14)	Plant visit: Hands on study of Processing Equipment, Polymeric Part Design and Material selection Case Studies	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Progelhof, R. C.& Throne J.L. (1993). Polymer Engineering Principles. Munich: Hanser Publishers.
2. McCrum, N.G. & Buckley, C.P. & Bucknall, C.B. (1997). Principles of Polymer Engineering (2nd Ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
3. Osswald, T. A. & Menges, G. (2003). Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers (2nd Ed.). Munich ; New York : Hanser ; Cincinnati : Hanser/Gardner.
4. Wilkinson, A. N. & Ryan A.J. (1998). Polymer Processing and Structure Development. Dordrecht, the Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

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Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Medium	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field	2
2)	To be able to interpret and evaluate data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and analyze problems, to be able to develop solutions based on research and evidence.	2
3)	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.	1
4)	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of data related to the field.	3
5)	To be able to carry out an advanced level study related to the field independently.	1
6)	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.	2
7)	To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field.	2
8)	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.	3
9)	To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to the field; to be able to convey his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally.	2
10)	To be able to share his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems related to his/her field with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.	2
11)	To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he/she lives with a sense of social responsibility	2
12)	To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach	2
13)	To be able to identify their learning needs and direct their learning	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Homework

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Aktiviteye Hazırlık	Aktivitede Harçanan Süre	Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre	Workload
Homework Assignments	1	30			30
Midterms	1	45			45
Final	1	60			60
Total Workload					135