Two Day Polymer/BioPlastic Failure & Defects Course - Problem Solving Case-Histories (Amsterdam, Netherlands - April 25th-26th, 2018)

Dublin, Dec. 21, 2017 -- The "Polymer/BioPlastic Failure & Defects: Problem Solving Case-Histories" conference has been added to Research and Markets' offering.
This course is ideal for professionals involved in Analytical Services and new Technology development.

As an Analytical professional, you will learn interpretive skills & tips to help you provide world class services and consultation to your internal customers.

If responsible for Product/Process/Technology development programs, you will realize that most often the modifications, if effective, appear in the thermal-rheology data which can then help guide the projects, more effectively. What is more interesting is that such analytical data reveal time/temperature/mechanical/production history and sometimes even, present unexpected (accidental) information, that can form the basis of new technologies.

When Marketing technology to manufacturing based customers, relatively inexpensive but fairly common thermal-rheology techniques, are often brought in to discussions and so, can prove to be very powerful in communicating product/process improvements.

So join us and explore the hidden powers of thermal, mechanical, rheological & complimentary techniques !

Agenda:

DAY - 1
Mastering the Family of Thermal - Mechanical Techniques: Learning What They Can Do for Your Company

8:00-8:30
Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:45
Critical Knowledge for Mastering Polymeric Materials

Molecular architect of polymers in the solid and molten states, concept of amorphous vs crystalline states and their dependence on structure & processing, as well as impact on properties, modification of polymers via copolymers, blends or alloys, role of transitions such as Glass (Tg) and Melting (Tm) in polymer characterization and understanding polymer flow & fabrication. Emphasis on controlling What/Why/How in order to achieve the desired Performance from a polymer.

9:45-10:00
Coffee Break

10:00-12:00
Extracting Information Buried in Thermal-Mechanical Analysis Data

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), modulated DSC (MDSC), thermomechanical analysis (TMA) and, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). Role of transitions such as Glass (Tg), Melting (Tm), solid and molten-state Crystallization (Tch and Tcc) in polymer characterization. Measurements in simple and complex systems with confidence, quantification & separation of the various competing physical-chemical factors; theme being "Getting the Most out of Thermal-Mechanical Techniques", presentation of "Tricks & Tips of the Trade"

12:00-1:00
Lunch

1:00-1:45
Applications of Thermal/Mechanical Techniques Across the Polymer Industry

Breadth of technological information from thermal/mechanical techniques for specific polymer products. Thermoplastics (identification, branching, cross-link density, molecular weight effects, crystallinity). Thermosets (network structures, time-temperature dependence and characterization of gelation & curing). Composites (characterization of matrix/reinforcement, detection and quantification of anisotropy). Elastomers (characterization and deformation ). Copolymers (types, separation of physical effects to reveal composition). Blends & Alloys (compatibility vs miscibility, exchange reactions, interpretation of subtle changes).

1:45-2:15
Polyolefins: Structure-Property-Processing Probed via Transition Phenomenon

Molecular relaxations/transitions in various polyethylenes (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, Copolymers, Ionomers, Waxes) and polypropylene. Crystallization rates of PP vs Nucleating agents studied by DSC and compared to more sensitive rheological technique.

2:15-2:30
Coffee Break

2:30-3:30
Applications to Oriented/Unoriented Systems: FIBER & Plastic FILM Industries

Applicability of thermal/mechanical techniques in Fiber and Film industries. FILMS (finest differentiation of multilayer components vs complementary techniques such as IR, IR-OM and GC, measurement & control of crystallinity & its role in thermoforming, relationships between nucleation and processing rates and achieving high clarity at high crystallinities, differentiation of fractional draw-ratios and balanced vs unbalanced orientation processes, determining orientational and dimensional heat stabilization histories. FIBERS (orientation, extent, and production history, drying/annealing/ mechanical history).

3:30-4:00
Applications in Polymer ADDITIVES Industries: BEST PRACTICES

Best practices in selecting the additives for thermal & thermo-oxidative stabilization, flame retardancy, crystallization rate enhancement & morphology control via nucleation, simulation & control of melt viscosity.

4:00-4:30
Life-Time Prediction of Materials Using Thermal based Kinetics

Benefits vs pitfalls of predictions. Improving the reliability of predictions. 5 Case-Histories include, prediction of material life due to time dependent diffusion, time-temperature effects on the processes affecting material performance such as crystallization, decomposition, and gelation.

4:30-5:30
Brainstorm Your Problems for a Private/Group Discussion

5:30-7:00
Cocktail Mixer

DAY - 2
Case Histories of Industrial Problem Solving: Thermal-Mechanical-Rheological Techniques

8:00-8:30
Continental Breakfast

8:30-10:15
Rheology Techniques: Theory, Principle, & Molecular Architecture for Polymer Fluids

Science of rheology, characteristics of various fluids, origin and manifestation of viscoelasticity in polymer melts, discussion of rheology measurement techniques - oscillatory, steady state shear, and elongational flow, information on physico-chemical structural features, relevance to polymer processing, and key applications

10:15-10:30
Coffee Break

10:30-11:00
Rheology of Moisture, Heat, and Shear Sensitive Polymers

Most effective strategies for handling Nylons, Polyesters, EVOH, PVC, and the presentation of "Tricks & Tips of the Trade"

11:00-12:00
How to Identify Opportunities in Thermal-Mechanical-Rheological Data?

Impact on Science/Technology/ Business Development

7 Case-Histories will be presented wherein opportunities for problem solving and innovative concepts were identified during the course of routine thermal-mechanical-rheological characterization. Strategies will be discussed on creating such opportunities more frequently.

12:00-1:00
Lunch

1:00-2:00
Industrial Problem Solving with Thermal-Mechanical-Rheological Techniques

15-20 Case-Histories will be presented where Thermal-Mechanical-Rheological Techniques played a key role in resolving customer issues.

2:00-2:30
Coffee Break

2:30-4:00
Thermal Analysis & Rheology Instrumentation: Latest Developments

TBA

4:00-5:30
Brainstorm Your Problems for a Private/Group Discussion

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