Rheology (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-MSE--432
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
After finishing the course, the student understands the principles of rheology and the most common rheological measurement methods. The student understands the relationship between polymer structure and its rheological properties and knows the concept of viscoelasticity. The students also understands the rheological behaviour of polymer solutions and suspensions. The student knows the theory and applications of rotational and capillary rheometry and is able to ably the necessary corrections on the data measured with these devices. Furthermore, the student can calculate rheological quantities, like shear rate and viscosity, from the measured raw data. The course improves students understanding of scientific thinking, reasoning and explanation.
Content
Core contentThe principles of non-Newtonian rheologyMeasuring methods: theory and applications of rotational and capillary rheometryCorrections and calculations needed to acquire true rheological quantities from the raw data measured with rotational and capillary rheometers.Viscoelasticity: behaviour of viscoelastic materials, modelling and measurement of the viscoelastic responseThe role of rheology in processing and other practical applicationsComplementary knowledgeRheology of polymer melts, suspensions, dispersions and gelsPossible error sources of the measurements
Prerequisites
PrerequisiteCode: MSE.210Name: Polymer PhysicsECTS credits: 5Mandatory: Advisable
Further information
Partial completions of the course must be carried out during the same implementation round.