Optimised in 60 seconds - Computer-aided design and optimisation of co-rotating twin-screw extruders

Authors
Potente, H Kretschmer, K
Citation
H. Potente et K. Kretschmer, Optimised in 60 seconds - Computer-aided design and optimisation of co-rotating twin-screw extruders, KUNSTST-P E, 91(9), 2001, pp. 76
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
KUNSTSTOFFE-PLAST EUROPE
ISSN journal
09450084 → ACNP
Volume
91
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0945-0084(200109)91:9<76:OI6S-C>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
The design of co-rotating twin-screw extruders is frequently based on exper ience and time-consuming trial and error. Simulation of the process through computer programs such as "Sigma" significantly shortens the time involved and also lowers the costs.