Mathematical modelling and simulation of polymer crystallization processes

Polymer crystallization may be modelled by a stochastic birth-and-growth pr ocess, with temperature dependent parameters. The temperature field is itse lf stochastic, because of the release of latent heat, due to the phase chan ge. A mathematical model which couples the evolution of crystal growth with the temperature field is here described. The final result is a stochastic system of PDE's, which has been numerically simulated. Results of numerical simulations for a test case are reported and discussed.