PLST2017 Extrusion Processes II
This course is a continuation of Extrusion Processes I that introduces students to single screw extrusion processes. In this course, the students will be introduced to blown film and micro-bore tubing extrusions. This course utilizes an industry-leading, internet based interactive training program, Paulson Training, to promote safe usage of standard extrusion equipment and processes. Students will be introduced to the set-up, operation, shut-down and troubleshooting processes of these separate extrusion dies and downstream equipment. This course includes the introduction to plastics drying technology operation, controls, and maintenance. Personnel in many positions, from machine operators to process engineers, will find the information in this course valuable to help make their work with the extrusion processes more efficient, including the knowledge needed to make informed decisions on the production floor.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate proper safety procedures
Identify blown film extrusion line parts and operations
Breakdown and assemble blown film extrusion dies
Explain plastics flow through the blown film line
Demonstrate troubleshooting strategies for the blown film extrusion line
Operate blown film extrusion line
Identify micro-bore tubing extrusion line parts and operations
Breakdown and assemble micro-bore tubing extrusion dies
Explain plastics flow through the micro-bore tubing line
Demonstrate troubleshooting strategies for micro-bore tubing extrusion line
Operate micro-bore tubing free extrusion line
Operate micro-bore tubing vacuum extrusion line
Identify plastics dryer parts and operations
Document start-up, operate and shutdown procedures for various plastics dryers
Operate various plastics dryers
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details