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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Sustainability and Plastics Management (SPM) 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
| 1. Understanding Polymer Processing Technologies:
Students will develop a foundational understanding of continuous and discontinuous polymer processing techniques, enabling them to distinguish between methods and their applications. (K2)
2. Process Selection and Optimization:
Students are able to recommend appropriate polymer processing techniques for specific products and materials (e.g., PVC profiles, LDPE films, …), considering equipment, parameters, and end-product requirements. (K3)
3. Error Identification and Analysis:
Students can identify common production defects in plastic components, analyze their physical causes, and propose adjustments to resolve these issues. (K4)
4. Parameter-Property Relationships:
Students will understand how processing parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, cooling rate) influence the final properties of polymer products and apply this knowledge to optimize manufacturing processes. (K4)
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
| Identify and compare continuous and discontinuous polymer processing technologies (K2)
Select the most suitable polymer processing technique for a specific product or material (K3)
Apply knowledge of process parameters (temperature, pressure, cooling rate) to predict their effects on the final properties of a polymer product in different processing methods (K3)
Recognize and diagnose common production errors in polymer processing (K3)
Optimize processing parameters to achieve desired product quality and performance (K4)
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Basic principle and main components of key polymer processing techniques, including extrusion (film, pipe, etc.), compounding, recycling and injection molding. (2)
Different rheological and thermodynamic parameters and models and their application (K2)
Common defects or errors (e.g., warping, short shots, sink marks, sacking, weld lines) in plastic components. (K2)
Influence of design and function of processing equipment and process settings on the final product's quality and properties. (K2)
Common strategies to avoid and minimize defects, improve product quality, and enhance manufacturing efficiency. (K2)
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| Criteria for evaluation |
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| Changing subject? |
No |
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