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Modeling flow in extrusion dies

Authors: Bruno VERGNES, Jean-François AGASSANT

Publication date: July 10, 2008, Review date: February 5, 2025 | Lire en français

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    2. General equations of viscous fluid mechanics

    The equations of continuum mechanics form the basis for modeling flows in extrusion dies. However, a number of specificities linked to the physical properties of polymers in the molten state will make this approach particular.

    2.1 Specificity of polymer melt flows

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    2.1.1 High viscosity

    The average viscosity of a flowing polymer melt is in the range 10 2 to 10 4 Pa · s.

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