On-line Measurement of Residence Time Distribution in a Twin-screw Extruder

Tong Chen; W. I. Patterson; J. M. Dealy

doi:10.3139/217.950003

Published by De Gruyter May 28, 2013

On-line Measurement of Residence Time Distribution in a Twin-screw Extruder

Tong Chen , W. I. Patterson and J. M. Dealy

From the journal International Polymer Processing

https://doi.org/10.3139/217.950003

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Abstract

A simple optical on-line residence time distribution (RTD) measurement technique has been developed. Changes in extrudate light transmittance are monitored by a photomultiplier. A He-Ne laser is the light source with carbon black as the tracer. The RTD of a ZSK-30 twin-screw extruder was measured using this technique. The effects of feed rate, screw speed, and melt viscosity on the RTD were studied. Also, the effect of the presence of an in-line rheometer on RTD was examined. The advantages and disadvantages of the technique are discussed.

* Mail address: Prof. Dr. John M. Dealy, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, 3480 University Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A7, Canada.

Received: 1993-12-1

Accepted: 1994-6-29

Published Online: 2013-05-28

Published in Print: 1995-03-01

On-line Measurement of Residence Time Distribution in a Twin-screw Extruder

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