Example: Polymer Extrusion
Non-Newtonian flow, Carreau viscosity Polymer extrusion Non-Newtonian flow, Carreau viscosity Study the influence of shear rate dependent viscosity. Linear polystyrene solution. Carreau viscosity model .
Equations Momentum and continuity equations. Polymer extrusion - Equations Equations Momentum and continuity equations. The viscosity is dependent on the shear rate The Carreau-viscosity is given by
Polymer extrusion - Geometry Due to rotational symmetry, we can reduce the model dimensions from 3D to axisymmetric 2D.
Polymer extrusion - Results Velocity field The average velocity is substantially lower at the outlet compared to the inlet, due to the rotational symmetry.
Non-Newtonian viscossity Polymer extrusion - Results Non-Newtonian viscossity Large variations in the contraction between the piston and the walls of the device. The narrow channel generates large shear rates close to the walls.