SIMULATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION IN CONTINUOUS EMULSION POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES.

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-1984

Abstract

A detailed mathematical model for absolute particle size distribution in continuous emulsion polymerization is proposed on the basis of the modified population balance theory. The computer simulation is then performed for styrene polymerization as an example of non-desorption system and vinyl acetate as an example of desorption system. The effects of emulsifier and initiator concentrations as well as mean residence time on the absolute particle size distribution function, total concentration of polymer particles, conversion, average number and weight radii, average number of radicals per polymer particle and polydispersity of radius are simulated by the model proposed. The effect of desorption on absolute particle size distribution is discussed.

Identifier

0021698268 (Scopus)

ISBN

[0876648332]

Publication Title

Modeling and Simulation Proceedings of the Annual Pittsburgh Conference

First Page

1873

Last Page

1877

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