• 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)

• Classify and explain balance equations and mathematical models to describe flow behavior, including Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, in polymer processing. (k3)

• Interpret the thermodynamic basics mainly related to polymer processing, including temperature, volume, and pressure changes in isothermal and non-isothermal flow processes. (k3)

• Interpret experimental rheological data and apply it to predict polymer flow behavior in various processing conditions. (k3)

• Interpret basic problems related to Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid flows in polymer processing, applying appropriate corrections such as the Bagley and Weissenberg-Rabinowitsch corrections. (k4)

• Analyze tribological factors such as friction and wear to understand their impact on processing equipment and polymer behavior. (k3)

• Interpret and analyze mixing and cooling processes using theoretical principles to predict material homogeneity and temperature distributions. (k3)

• Interpret the impact of viscoelasticity on polymer behavior during processing, particularly in flow, mixing, and cooling stages. (k4)

• Understand the importance of modeling in basic types of polymer processing techniques (e.g., extrusion, injection molding). (k2)

• Explain the key concepts of continuum mechanics, including stress, and strain, and its relation within polymer processing. (k2)

• Understand the role of mass, momentum, and energy balance equations in modeling polymer flow and energy transport during processing. (k2)

• Describe thermodynamic principles, such as phase changes and pressure-volume-temperature relationships, under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions. (k2)

• Describe how the rheological properties of polymers (e.g., viscosity, elasticity, and viscoelasticity) influence polymer flow, processing rates, and product quality. (k2)

• Understand the importance of key polymer properties, such as molecular weight distribution, viscosity, elasticity, and viscoelasticity, in influencing processing behavior. (k2)

• Explain the significance and application of the Bagley and Weissenberg-Rabinowitsch corrections to improve the accuracy of flow models for polymer processing. (k3)

• Understand the basic principles of viscoelasticity and how these effects impact polymer flow during processing, including material response under different shear rates. (k2)

• List key tribological concepts such as friction, wear, and lubrication, and describe their relevance in polymer processing systems. (k3)

• Describe the governing principles of mixing and cooling processes and their impact on material properties and processing efficiency. (k3)