MOOC - Rubber Technologist - Basic Level
Mixing Technology
This unit will elaborate on mixing technology for rubber compounds. Dispersion and distribution of fillers is no sinecure and is highly relevant for high performance applications. General mixing methodology and more in-detail mixing procedures and phenomena are treated.
Dispersion theory:
Dispersion and distribution of fillers on various levels requires a solid mixing approach. This element elaborates on terminology, mixing methodology, measuring methodology and relevance of optimal dispersion.
RUBTECHB.U4.E2.PC1
The student knows the definition of dispersion and is able to distinguish visual, macro and micro dispersion
RUBTECHB.U4.E2.PC2
The student has a basic understanding of the dispersive and distributive mixing, dispersion quality and their underlying mechanical processes (rupture, erosion, disintegration)
RUBTECHB.U4.E2.PC3
The student has a basic understanding of dispersion measurement methods
RUBTECHB.U4.E2.PC4
The student knows in general how process parameters influence dispersion mechanics and dispersion quality.
RUBTECHB.U4.E2.PC5
The student is able to explain the influence of dispersion on in-rubber properties, such as reinforcement, fatigue, tire rolling (hysteresis) and abrasion resistance
RUBTECHB.U4.E2.PC6
The student is able to explain why the Payne effect is a predictor of micro dispersion quality