Rheology, 5 cr

Tampere University

Description
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Teaching periods

Course code

MSE.432

Language of instruction

English

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Jurkka Kuusipalo

Responsible teacher:

Ilari Jönkkäri

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Materials Science Studies 100 %

Core content

The principles of non-Newtonian rheology
Measuring methods: theory and applications of rotational and capillary rheometry
Corrections and calculations needed to acquire true rheological quantities from the raw data measured with rotational and capillary rheometers.
Viscoelasticity: behaviour of viscoelastic materials, modelling and measurement of the viscoelastic response
The role of rheology in processing and other practical applications

Complementary knowledge

Rheology of polymer melts, suspensions, dispersions and gels
Possible error sources of the measurements

Learning outcomes

Prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites

Further information

Learning material

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Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

In order to pass the course the student needs to participate to the glass room exercises and laboratory demonstrations, do at least the minimum amount of homework and pass the personal exercise.

Completion of all options is required.