PL6702 - PLASTICS TESTING TECHNIQUES - II (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

PL6702 - PLASTICS TESTING TECHNIQUES - II (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

PL6702	PLASTICS TESTING TECHNIQUES - II	LPTC

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OBJECTIVES:

• To develop knowledge of National & International standards for testing methods.
• To create the knowledge about the conditioning of samples and sample preparation techniques for testing various properties of plastics materials.
• To enable the students to learn about the evaluation of thermal, electrical, optical and mechanical properties of plastics materials.
• To create knowledge about testing of plastics products as per the standards.

UNIT I		9

Consideration of the importance of testing-Identification of plastics-Determination of necessary manufacturing conditions-Assessment of properties of finished products in relation to service requirements-Standard and specification-National and International standards-Test specimen preparation-Preconditioning and test atmosphere.

UNIT II		9

Mechanical Properties: Density and dimensions-Hardness-tensile strength-compressive strength-shear strength-flexural strength-heat strength-impact strength-dynamic stress-strain properties-creep-relaxation and set tests-friction and wear-abrasion test-fatigue-burst strength-and folding endurance

UNIT III		9

Thermal Properties: Specific heat and thermal conductivity thermal dependant properties- thermal endurance-glass transition temperature-thermal yield tests-Heat deflection temperature-Vicat softening temperature-Marten’s heat resistance test-low temperature brittle point and flexibility test-coefficient of thermal expansion-shrinkage-Thermal stability- Thermal ageing and flammability. Permanance Properties: Water absorption-soluble and insoluble matter-chemical resistance environmental stress cracking resistance-ageing-gas permeability-water vapour permeability and weathering.

UNIT IV		9

Optical Properties -Refractive index-light transmission-haze-clarity-gloss-colour guard and microscope. Electrical Properties (4 hours)-Insulation resistance-power factor-permitivity – dielectric strength-tracking resistance-arc resistance and antistatic test. Application of national and international standards (BIS-ASTM-ISO) for testing and their significance, Knowledge and exposure on Sectorial Testing Standards.

UNIT V		9

Product testing-Pipe and fittings-film and sheets-container testing and FRP based products. Factors for designing tests for newer products Factors affecting the quality of materials and products Analysis of failure and its measurements Techniques of characterisation-Principles and application of DSC- TGA AND FTIR Concepts of non-destructive testing

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course

• Students will learn how the plastics materials are tested for its chemical, mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal, and permanence properties.
• Students will be able to know how the quality of the plastics products can be controlled.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Simple Methods for Identification of Plastics By Brawn, R.B.Analysis of Plastics By Crompton, J.
2. Plastic Engineering Hand Book & D-5 By Society of Plastics Industry Inc Identification & Analysis of PlasticsBy Haslam & Others..
3. Allen; W.S and Baker; P.N, Hand Book of Plastics Technology, Volume 2, Identification Testing & Recycling of Plastics, CBS Publishers and distributors, New Delhi 2004).

REFERENCES

1. Brown; Roger P (Ed.), Hand Book of Polymer Testing, Marcel Dekker, Inc, New York (1999).
2. Brown; Paul F (Ed), Hand Book of Plastics Test Methods, Longman Scientific and Technical, Harlow (1988).
3. Shah, Vishnu, Hand Book of Plastics Testing Technology, John Wiley and Sons, SPE Monograph (1984).
4. Mitcheli Jr.; John, Applied Polymer Analysis and Characterization-Recent Development in Techniques, Instrumentation, Problem Solving, Hanser Publishers, Munich.
5. Plastics Testing Technology Hand book By Shah, Vishu.
6. Hand Books of Plastics Test Methods By Brown, R.P.
7. Testing and Evaluation of Plastics By Mathur, A.A & Bhardwaj, I.S.
8. Hand Book of Plastics Test Method By Jamead, G.C.I & Riley, M.M.
9. Hand Book of Plastics Technology 2 vol. By Allen, W.S & Baker P.N.