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On-Line Birefringence Measurement in Film Blowing of a Linear Low Density Polyethylene

  • A. Ghaneh-Fard , P. J. Carreau and P. G. Lafleur
Published/Copyright: June 22, 2013
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International Polymer Processing
From the journal International Polymer Processing Volume 12 Issue 2

Abstract

Blown film properties depend on the thermo-mechanical history experienced by molten polymer during biaxial deformation. In this study on-line birefringence measurements along the length of the bubble in film blowing of a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) were carried out in order to assess the stress level in the melt zone and total orientation in the solid zone. Bubble temperature measurements were carried out to find out the onset and the end of crystallization. Strain rates were also determined from bubble diameter and axial velocity measurements. We have focused on the effects of key processing parameters on the thermo-mechanical history of polymers. The relations between the birefringence and temperature profiles are described. The birefringence value is shown to be very small in the molten zone and increases rapidly as crystallization proceeds. The birefringence of the solidified film is strongly dominated by the crystalline phase contribution. Stresses in the molten blown film were calculated using the data of birefringence and pressure inside the bubble. The birefringence technique appears to be a promising but limited tool to determine stresses occurring in film blowing.

* Mail address: Prof. P. J. Carreau, Centre de recherche appliquée sur les polymère, (CRASP), Dept. of Chemical Eng., Ecole Polytechnique, P.O. Box 6079, Stn “Centre Ville”, Montreal, QC, H3C 3A7, Canada
Received: 1996-9-19
Accepted: 1996-12-5
Published Online: 2013-06-22
Published in Print: 1997-05-01

© 1997, Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich

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  19. An Experimental Study of Rotational Molding of Polypropylene/Polyethylene Copolymers
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https://doi.org/10.3139/217.970136

Articles in the same Issue

  1. Contents
  2. Contents
  3. Editorial
  4. Third in a Series: Pioneers of Polymer Processing: Charles Goodyear
  5. Screw Extrusion/Mixing
  6. Chaotic Features of Flow in Polymer Processing Equipment-Relevance to Distributive Mixing
  7. Influence of Design on Mixing Efficiency in a Variable Intermeshing Clearance Mixer
  8. Simulation of Non-Isothermal Flow in a Modular Buss Kneader and Comparison with Experiment
  9. Rheological Behaviour of LLDPE/LDPE Blends under Elongational Deformation
  10. Effect of Compounding Conditions on Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polyamide-6
  11. Die Extrusion
  12. A New Approach to Simulation of Die Flow which Incorporates the Extruder and Rotating Screw Tips in the Analysis
  13. New Aspects Concerning the Design of Coathanger Dies
  14. Film
  15. On-Line Birefringence Measurement in Film Blowing of a Linear Low Density Polyethylene
  16. Brittle Melt Rupture Phenomena in Polymer Processing
  17. Moulding
  18. Injection Molding of LDPE/BaSO4 Blends
  19. An Experimental Study of Rotational Molding of Polypropylene/Polyethylene Copolymers
  20. Determination of the Inter-Relationships Between Processing Conditions and Properties of an Injection Molded Silicone Ring Using an Experimental Design
  21. Numerical Simulation of the Flow and Fiber Orientation in Reinforced Thermoplastic Injection Molded Products
  22. Wide-Angle X-Ray, Densitometric and Microscopical Studies on Injection Molded Polypropylene Disks
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