| 1. Replicate the most important thermal material properties (thermal conductivity, density, specific heat capacity, specific enthalpy) along with their symbols and SI units for all material classes. (k1)
2. Estimate basic thermal material properties without using a calculator. (k3)
3. Create and correctly label graphs of thermal property trends, specific volume, viscosity, and flow curves for different polymer classes. (k3)
4. Sketch and explain common methods for determining the flowability of polymers. (k3)
5. Describe the flow behavior of polymers phenomenologically. (k2)
6. Sketch and explain the fundamental structure of polymer processing machines and key components (screw/barrel, die/tooling). (k3)
7. Sketch and explain the basic trends of state variables (e.g., pressure, temperature) in polymer processing systems for different applications and justify differences, as well as select appropriate measurement technology. (k4)
8. Describe the main processing methods such as extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. (k2)
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1. Importance and relevance of thermal material properties such as thermal conductivity, density, specific heat capacity, and specific enthalpy, including their SI units. (k1)
2. Typical thermal material property values for polymers and their estimated ranges for different material classes. (k2)
3. Principles for graphical representation of thermal properties, specific volume, viscosity, and flow curves for polymers. (k3)
4. Methods and procedures for determining the flowability of polymers, such as MFR tests (Melt Flow Rate). (k3)
5. Phenomenological understanding of the flow behavior of various polymer classes. (k3)
6. Structure and function of key components in polymer processing machines, including screws, barrels, dies, and molds. (k2)
7. State variables (e.g., pressure, temperature) and their trends in polymer processing systems. (k3)
8. Overview of major processing methods such as extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. (k2)
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