EAT227 Assignment Time allowed: 1 month (4th April 2012)

Directions: 1. Use Microsoft Word Software to do this assignment. 2. Use your student number (i.e SCM-xxxxxx) for your file name. Answer the Following Questions:

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(a) Explain why polymer melts tend to have high viscosities. (b) Why does the viscosity of a polymer melt usually decrease as the shear rate increases? (c) Select and describe an appropriate polymer technology and type of the polymers in producing plastic drinking water.

2.

(a) What are the influences of the following powder characteristics on the (i) Particle size. (ii) Particle size distribution. (iii) Particle shape. (b) What are the main problems encountered during the manufacture of engineering ceramic components?

3. Select and describe an appropriate casting process for the following articles, giving a justification of your choice in each case:(a) (b) An aluminium alloy engine piston. A digital camera case of high purity magnesium.

(c) An aluminium bronze propeller for a large ship (Cu-Al alloy; melting point 1060C)

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