Document Type
Dissertation
Date of Award
Spring 1985
Degree Name
Doctor of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Richard C. Progelhof
Second Advisor
John Vincent Droughton
Third Advisor
Benedict C. Sun
Fourth Advisor
Hans E. Pawel
Fifth Advisor
Joseph Ellis Kopf
Abstract
This dissertation presents the results of an experimental and theoretical investigation of the heating and densification portion of the rotational molding process in a uniaxial, cylindrical mold.
A thorough literature survey is included which reviewed past analysis of the rotational molding process and other areas that assisted in understanding of the process.
The results presented in this dissertation included an analysis of the densification process by use of Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM) photography producing intermediate correlations between the physical properties of the densifying material and neck radius of adjacent coalescing spheres. In addition, a hybrid experimental procedure coupled with a small computer simulation was devised to determine the actual initial thermal conductivity and diffusivity of the powdered polymeric material.
Finally, a computer program was written to simulate the heating and densification process during the rotational molding process. Results showed good agreement with actual experimental findings.
Recommended Citation
Ribe, Floyd Steven, "An analysis of the heating and densification process during rotational molding of a thermoplastic powder in a uniaxially rotating cylindrical cavity" (1985). Dissertations. 1203.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/1203
