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IMPROVING THE FEEDING ZONE OF SINGLE SCREW

EXTRUDERS AT HIGH ROTATION SPEED BY USING

THE DISCRETE ELEMENT METHOD

SV. Schoeppner, University of Paderborn, Germany

R. Weddige, University of Paderborn, Germany

Increasing screw speed is a possible approach to improve
the performance of a single screw extruder but it
challenges the processing technology and the material
processed. Apart from difficult melting, the feeding of the
screw with granules is complicated. This results in partially
filled screw channels. In the following, the resin transfer
depending on the screw speed is investigated and analyzed
by means of the simulation program EDEM, which is
based on the Discrete Element Method.

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ANTEC 2010-- ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Link: Awards Information and History

Dr. Joseph Dooley (right) is presented the 2010 Bruce Maddock Award by Mr. Gary Oliver.

Mr. Huiju Liu (left) is presented the 2010 Lew Erwin Scholarship by Dr. Paul Andersen.

James Frankland (right) was presented the Distinguished Achievement Award by Mr. Mike Puhala.

Sadly, Mr. Ullrich passed away days after he was told of his award. He had prepared his sentiments about the award, however, and these were conveyed by his collegues via video. Click to view video.

Dr. Xanthos (left) is congratulated by Dr. Costas Gogos upon receiving the 2010 Heinz List Award.

Dr. Martin Zatloukal (right) is presented the ANTEC 2009 Best Paper Award by Mr. Mark Wetzel.

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Mr. Charlie Martin (left), outgoing Chairman, is presented the Distinguished Service Award by the incoming chair, Mr. Mark Wetzel.

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