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Optimization of Processing Conditions for Polymer Twin-Screw Extrusion

  • A. Gaspar-Cunha , A. Poulesquen , B. Vergnes und J. A. Covas
Veröffentlicht/Copyright: 5. Juni 2013
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Abstract

The problem of setting the best operating conditions of a co-rotating twin-screw extruder is solved using an optimization approach based on Genetic Algorithms. Two possibilities are considered: i) the maximization of an objective function; ii) the simultaneous optimization of the individual criteria and the use of Pareto plots. The flow conditions inside the machine are simulated using the Ludovic© software. Various practical case studies are discussed, among them a reactive extrusion application. Generally, the methodology is sensitive to the influence of the main process criteria and provides solutions that are apparently sound.


* Mail address: Pr. J. A. Covas, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Azurem, 4800 Guimaraes, Portugal

Received: 2002-2-14
Accepted: 2002-7-1
Published Online: 2013-06-05
Published in Print: 2002-09-01

© 2002, Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich

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