NATIONAL TEXTILE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Course Specifications
PE-3109 Engineering Polymers

Fall -2012
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COURSE SPECIFICATIONS Basic Information Course Title: Course Code: Course credits/week: Pre-requisite(s):

Engineering Polymers PE-3109 Theory: 3 Lab: 0 Total: 3 Polymer Processing, Structure & Properties of Polymers. Polymer Composites B.Sc. Polymer Engineering Major: Minor: Faculty of Engineering & Technology Department of Polymer Engineering Fourth year (7th Semester) 1 March 20, 2012

Co-requisite(s): Program(s) on which the course is given: Is the course major or minor element of the program: Department offering the program: Department offering the course: Academic year/level: Revision #: Last revised on (date):

Overall Aims of the Course The prime objective of teaching this course is to familiarize the students with synthesis details, properties, characterization, and applications of high performance polymers in the more challenging industrial areas like aerospace, defense, energy, electronics, automotives, and special surface coatings. Such polymers provide improved set of properties like high servicetemperatures at extreme conditions and good mechanical strength, dimensional stability, thermal degradation resistance, environmental stability, solvent resistance, and improved electrical properties.

Key Skills and Attributes to be Developed by the Course Knowledge, -Ability to understand all the key concepts understanding and -Ability to understand basics of Engineering Polymers application skills -Ability to understand the properties & applications of Engineering Polymers -Ability to recognize all the related concepts Analytical and -Ability to understand the synthesis of different Engineering Polymers problem solving skills at industrial scale -Ability to understand this subject related problems Communication, -Ability to give presentations on the related topics of the subject interpersonal and IT -Ability to work on MS Office & MS Power Point skills -Ability to discuss the topics in group discussions

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Module Introduction to Engineering Polymers

Polyphenylene Oxide (Ether) (PPE, PPO, and PPS etc.) Polysulfones (PSU and PES) & PolysulfoneBased Ionomers Thermoplastic Polyimides (PI and PAI) Flourocarbon Polymers (PTFE, PCTFE, PVF,FEP & PFA etc.) Polyaryletherket ones (PEEK, PEK, and Others) Acrylics (PAN, PMMA) Acetals or Polyoxymethyle nes (POM)

High Performance Fibers Inorganic Polymers

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Intended Learning Outcomes At the end of this week, the students will be able to: -Have good knowledge, history of the development and a general overview about the Engineering Polymers/ High Performance Polymers. -All the basic definitions concepts of the subject as well as the applications of Engineering Polymers in various industrial fields. At the end of this week, the students will be able to: -Properties of commercial PPO-PS and PPO-Nylon Blends. -Design of PPO molded parts. -Electrical properties and applications of PPO Blends. At the end of this week, the students will be able to learn about: -Ionomer Synthesis and Characterization - Chemical Modification of Commercially Available Polysulfones - Properties and applications of Polysulfone-Based Ionomers. -Applications of Polysulfones. At the end of this week, the students will be able to learn about: -Polymerization, Properties and applications of High-Performance Aromatic Process able Polyamides. -Processing and properties of Polyamides. -Applications of Imide Copolymers. At the end of these weeks, the students will be able to know about: -Structure and Properties of PTFE -Frictional behavior & abrasion resistance of Polyfluorocarbons. -Fluorocarbon Copolymers. -Applications of Polyflurocarbons. At the end of this week, the students will be able to learn about: -Properties of Polyether Ketones. -Applications of PEK and PEEK. At the end of this week, the students will be able to know about: -The properties and applications of Acrylic Ester Polymers, Cyanoacrylic Easter Polymers, Polyacrylamide, Flocculants and Polyalkyl Methacylates etc. At the end of this week, the students will be able to learn about: -The processing of POM along with its electrical, mechanical, chemical and thermal properties. -Resistance of POM to creep and fatigue stress. -Health & Safety factors for POM Mid-semester Examination At the end of this week, the students will be able to: -the introduction, properties and applications of high performance fibers including: aramids, glass fibers, carbon fibers, ceramic fibers, chemically & thermally resistant fibers etc. At the end of this week, the students will be able to learn about: -The properties and uses of inorganic polymers: such as hydraulic cement, Silicones, Polysulfur Nitride, Glass structures and concrete structures etc. Page 3 of 7

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Styrene Copolymers

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Polycarbonate Liquid Crystalline Thermoset Epoxy Resins Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)

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Thermoplastic Composites

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Polymers in telecommunica tions and power transmission

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:-Know about the synthesis and Properties of styrene copolymers such as: SAN, Styrene Maleic Anhydride copolymers, SMA-PC Alloy, ABS terpolymer, AN copolymers etc. along with their Thermal & Mechanical Properties and their applications in various engineering fields. At the end of this week, the students will be able to:- The synthesis, properties and applications of Polycarbonates. At the end of this week, the students will be able to:-The synthesis, properties and applications of Liquid Crystalline Polymers in various fields. -Commercial Liquid Crystalline Polymers (LCPs). At the end of this week, the students will be able to:-know about the commercial development of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) such as styrenics, polyesters, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), Polyamides and thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer etc. for engineering applications. At the end of these week, the students will be able to: -learn about the fiber reinforcement of various thermoplastics through surface treatments, polymers blends and rubber toughening etc. -Unique applications of Polymeric Composites. At the end of these week, the students will be able to know about: -The requirements of polymers in telecommunications and power transmission. -Polymers as insulators. -Optical fiber telecommunication cables. -Optically non-linear polymers in telecommunications. End-semester examination

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Teaching and Learning Methods -Teaching along with Questions and Answers sessions -Class room learning -Assignments & Presentations -Quizzes -Group Discussions

Required Learning Resources Text Book(s) & 1. Engineering Polymers, By: R.W. Dyson Reference 2. Engineering Polymer Source Book, By: Raymond B. Seymour Book(s): 3. High Performance Polymers and Engineering Plastics, By: Vikas (Title, Author, Mittal Edition, 4. Engineering Plastics Handbook (McGraw-Hill Handbooks), By: Publisher)

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Journals/Periodi cals: (Title, Publisher) Websites:

James Margolis High Performance Polymers, By: Paul M. Hergenrother High Performance Fibers, By: J.W.S. Hearle Handbook of Engineering & Specialty Thermoplastics, By: Johannes Karl Fink Engineering with Polymers, By: Peter. C. Powell, Chapman and Hall and Methuen
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Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning -Class room -White board -Multimedia -Recommended Books

Assignments Schedule No. Week Assigned Week Due 1 2nd 3rd 2 10th 11th 3 4 5 6 Weighting of Assessments

Quiz Schedule No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Week 4th 7th 13th 18th

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Quizzes Assignments Mid-semester examination End-semester examination

20 10 30 40

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Grading Criteria Letter Grade A+ A B+ B C+ C D+ D F

Percentage Marks 85 and above 80-84.9 75-79.9 70-74.9 65-69.9 60-64.9 55-59.9 50-54.9 <50

Course Specifications Developed By: Engr. Mubeen Ahmed Date: November 19, 2012

Reviewed By (Chairman): Dr. Iram Abdullah Date: November 19, 2012

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Learning Outcomes Verbs Sheet Knowledge Comprehension Cite Associate Count Classify Define Compare Draw Compute Identify Contrast List Differentiate Name Discuss Point Distinguish Quote Estimate Read Explain Recite Express Record Extrapolate Repeat Interpolate Select Locate State Predict Tabulate Report Tell Restate Trace Review Underline Tell Translate

Application Apply Calculate Classify Demonstrate Determine Dramatize Employ Examine Illustrate Interpret Locate Operate Order Practice Report Restructure Schedule Sketch Solve Translate Use Write

Analysis Analyze Appraise Calculate Categorize Classify Compare Debate Diagram Differentiate Distinguish Examine Experiment Identify Inspect Inventory Question Separate Summarize Test

Synthesis Arrange Assemble Collect Compose Construct Create Design Formulate Integrate Manage Organize Plan Prepare Prescribe Produce Propose Specify Synthesize Write

Evaluation Appraise Assess Choose Compare Criticize Determine Estimate Evaluate Grade Judge Measure Rank Rate Recommend Revise Score Select Standardize Test Validate

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