This book covers the fundamental aspects of polymer mixing as well as modern mixing equipment. It emphasizes the basic mechanisms involved in the different mixing processes with a quantitative description of each process. There is an extensive discussion of single and twin screw extruders, as well as sections on internal and external mixers and static mixing devices. The text was prepared as a self-study guide: Questions are provided at the end of each section for the reader to self-evaluate comprehension level.

From the Preface: “...The aim of this book is twofold. One aim is to give the reader a good grasp of the basic concepts of polymer mixing and mixing theory. The other is to discuss the various mixing devices used in the polymer industry, with their advantages and disadvantages; this is the application of theory. Basic mixing concepts include a discussion on compounds, blends, and alloys and detailed descriptions of the mechanisms of distributive and dispersive mixing...”

Target Audience: Engineers and technologists concerned with the various methods used to mix polymers.

Table of Contents:

Basic Principles of Mixing:

Introduction

Evaluation of Mixtures

Distributive Mixing

Dispersive Mixing

Mixing Machinery:

Single Screw Extruders

Twin Screw Extruders

Internal and External Mixers

Static Mixing Devices

Abbreviations

Appendix 1: Screw Design for Twin Screw Extruders

Appendix 2: Question and Answer Review

References

Index