Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1987
Degree Name
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Environmental Science
First Advisor
Chen-Chong Lin
Second Advisor
George Y. Lei
Third Advisor
Ching-Rong Huang
Abstract
A detailed modified mathematical model for particle size distribution in isothermal batch emulsion polymerization of Styrene and Vinyl acetate is proposed on the basis of the population balance approach in presence of several kinetic and mass transfer processes. This study is limited to Smith-Ewart's case II, which assumes instantaneous free radical termination within the polymer particles. Radical desor¬ption mechanism from polymer particles is included in the model and the desorption rate is formulated from the diffu¬sion theory which suggests that the rate co-efficient should be inversely proportional to the surface area of polymer particles.
Experimental runs are made using laser light scattering equipment to measure particle size distributions and are compared with the predicted results from the model proposed.
Recommended Citation
Patel, Bhavin R., "Particle size distribution in isothermal batch emulsion polymerization" (1987). Theses. 1976.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/1976
