Course: Simulation of Polymer Processing

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Course title Simulation of Polymer Processing
Course code KSP/SPP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Brdlík Pavel, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The content of course is: 1. The fundamentals of numerical computation methods. The overview of CAE analyses. 2. The simulation of injection molding process with software CADMOULD. The fundamentals and possibilities of used software. 3. The evolution of results and export possibilities of simulation software CADMOULD. 4. The flow analysis of injection molding process made with software CADMOULD. 5. The cooling process analysis of injection molding process made with software CADMOULD. 6. The deformation analysis of injection molding process made with software CADMOULD. 7. The simulation of special injection molding technologies made with software CADMOULD. 8. The special modules and advanced functions of software CADMOULD. 9. The simulation of injection molding process with software SIGMASOFT. The fundamentals and possibilities of used software. 10. The design of inflow, cooling, ejection systems and another mold parts in software SIGMASOFT. 11. The technology possibilities of injection molding adjustments of software SIGMASOFT. 12. The evaluation of results and export possibilities of software SIGMASOFT. 13. The simulation of blow molding process with software B-SIM. Extrusion and injection blow molding processes. 14. The simulation of thermoforming process with software T-SIM.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Individual creative and artistic activities, Practicum
Learning outcomes
The aim of course is getting knowledge in field of computer simulation of polymer processing.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination, Presentation of artistic and creative activities

Credit: min. 80% attendance on tutorials, to get through project works. Exam: combined examen, requirement for exam is credit.
Recommended literature
  • SIGMA ENGINEERING GmbH. Training Handout: Sigmasoft Virtual Molding. [s.l.]: Sigmasoft, ?2016..
  • SIMCON SUPPLYING SOLUTIONS. User manual: Cadmould 3D-F Simulation. [s.l.]: Simcon, ?2014..
  • BANKS, Jerry. Handbook of Simulation: Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applictions, and Practice. New York: John Wiley, 1998. ISBN 978-0-471-13403-9..
  • BEER, G. Advanced Numerical Simulation Methods: from CAD Data Directly to Simulation Results. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2015. ISBN 9781315766317..
  • KENNEDY, Peter and Rong ZHENG. Flow Analysis of Injection Molds. Munchen: Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH, ?2013. ISBN 978-1-56990-512-8..
  • VELTEN, Kai. Mathematical Modeling and Simulation: Introduction for Scientists and Engineers. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH, 2009. ISBN 978-3-527-40758-3..
  • ZHOUC, Huamin. Computer Modeling for Injection Molding, Simulation, Optimization, and Control. New Jersey: John Wiley&Sons Inc., Hoboken, 2013. ISBN 978-0-470-60299-7.


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