Objective
The Plastics Industry represents a major contributor to European wealth generating sales in excess of 160 Billion euros. SMEs represent a significant proportion of the sector, employing over 1 million people (70% of total) in more than 36,000 companies (98 % of total). Plastic Extrusion is undoubtedly the most important processing technology representing 36% of all plastics consumed. In particular, twin-screw extrusion is recognised as a key knowledge-based technology due to its process design flexibility an d high mixing efficiency.
There exists, however, a fundamental lack of quantitative and qualitative knowledge with regards to the relationships between machine design, total process operation, polymer flow and mixing behaviour. This knowledge gap has been identified as a barrier to the advancement of twin-screw extrusion for knowledge-based processes.
Using an innovative flow visualisation technique the PEPT-Flow project will significantly strengthen the knowledge-base available to the SME industries, thus addressing the identified industrial barrier. Furthermore the project will develop new knowledge-based machine design criteria and simulation software, thus contributing to the continued sustainability and competitiveness of the industry sectors.
The Proj ect Strategic Objectives are:
1) Knowledge: To undertake detailed quantitative and qualitative investigation of twin-screw extrusion, with regards to the influence of machine design, total process operation and specific polymer / additive systems.
2) Desig n Criteria: To define knowledge-based twin-screw extruder design criteria and guidance.
3) Simulation Software: To develop and validate accurate flow simulation software for twin-screw extrusion.
4) Demonstration: To demonstrate the new design criteria, si mulation software and processing know-how within 5 commercial twin-screw processes.
5) Transfer: to achieve effective technology and knowledge transfer throughout communities of European SMEs.
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FP6-2004-SME-COLL
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SHREWSBURY
United Kingdom
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MUNCHEN
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BIRMINGHAM
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513 EINDHOVEN
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MILANO
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LONDON
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ASSAGO (MI)
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READING
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ISTANBUL
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STONE
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STE MARIE AUX CHENES
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BUSNAGO
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LAUFFEN A.N.
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SAN GIORGIO SU LEGNANO
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ZINGONIA (BERGAMO)
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TAMPARE
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SAINT-ETIENNE
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FRAISSES
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VEDANO OLONA
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BURSA
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MONSCHAU
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SANDBACH
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HELMOND
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LIMASSOL
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MOIRANS
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN
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