• Explain the fundamental principles of polymer processing, including flow, melting, mixing, cooling, and the role of polymer properties in these processes. (k2)

• Apply the principles of continuum mechanics to describe the behavior of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids in polymer processing. (k3)

• Explain the role of mass, momentum, and energy conservation equations and their application in polymer processing systems. (k3)

• Explain and apply thermodynamic principles to analyze isothermal and non-isothermal flow in polymer processing. (k3)

• Describe how rheological properties influence polymer flow behavior and processing efficiency, including shear thinning and viscoelasticity. (k2)

• Identify and explain the significance of key polymer properties, such as viscosity, its dependency on pressure, temperature, shear rate, and molecular weight, and viscoelasticity effects on flow behavior in polymer processing. (k2)

• Explain and apply the Bagley correction to address the entrance pressure effect in polymer flow and improve the accuracy of flow measurements in processing. (k3)

• Analyze and apply the Weissenberg-Rabinowitsch correction for high shear rate flow in polymer processing to improve model predictions and understand its significance in practical processing scenarios. (k4)

• Interpret tribological principles, including friction, wear, and lubrication, and their relevance in polymer processing systems. (k3)

• Explain theoretical principles governing mixing and cooling processes in polymer processing, including their dependence on shear rates and temperature gradients. (k3)

• Solve mathematical problems involving balance equations, rheological models, and thermodynamics to optimize flow and processing conditions. (k3)

• Perform calculations for pressure-volume-temperature changes in isothermal and non-isothermal processes during polymer processing. (k3)

• Analyze and interpret experimental rheological data to predict polymer behavior and solve practical problems. (k4)

• Solve practical problems related to Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid flows using appropriate models and considering shear, temperature, and pressure effects. (k4)

• Apply the Bagley and Weissenberg-Rabinowitsch corrections to improve the accuracy of flow models in practical polymer processing scenarios. (k4)

• Apply viscoelastic models to solve practical problems in polymer processing, considering the effects of viscoelasticity, shear rate, and temperature on polymer flow behavior. (k3)

• Analyze tribological factors such as friction and wear and apply this knowledge to optimize equipment performance and material durability. (k4)

• Solve problems involving polymer mixing and cooling by applying theoretical models to evaluate material homogeneity and temperature distribution. (k3)

• Demonstrate their understanding of polymer processing concepts by using them to solve practical problems in flow behavior, temperature, pressure, and viscosity. (k3)

• Demonstrate knowledge of continuum mechanics principles and balance equations by solving polymer processing problems involving mass, momentum, and energy conservation. (k3)

• Demonstrate the knowledge of thermodynamic principles to analyze and solve polymer processing problems, such as temperature, pressure, and volume changes in non-isothermal and isothermal processes. (k3)

• Demonstrate knowledge of rheological models to predict polymer flow behavior and solve real-world processing problems. (k3)

• Demonstrate the knowledge to solve real-world problems involving Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid flows in polymer processing, applying models and corrections learned in the theory part. (k3)

• Demonstrate knowledge of analyzing and applying Bagley and Weissenberg-Rabinowitsch corrections to improve flow model accuracy in practical scenarios. (k4)

• Demonstrate knowledge of tribological concepts, such as friction and lubrication, and their relevance to polymer processing. (k3)

• Demonstrate an understanding of mixing and cooling principles by applying fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to optimize processes. (k3)

• Explain the influence of viscoelasticity on polymer flow, mixing, and cooling processes and apply these principles to solve practical problems. (k2)