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The Polymers Center is proud to partner with a wide range of companies who help us achieve our mission to increase knowledge, provide technical support, and develop emerging technologies in the polymers industry. From injection molding training, to materials testing and robotics, our partners help us showcase the latest and greatest technology the industry has to offer.

Polymer Drying

Course Details

Instructor: Pete Stoughton
Hours of Instructions: 1 Days
Course Prerequisite: None
Course Dates: TBD
Price: $650


The Polymer Drying Course has been developed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how moisture sensitive hygroscopic polymers are dried. The course provides a meticulous description of the principles of operation of various types of Polymer Drying Systems.


Course Objectives

  • Why polymers need to be dried
  • Non-hygroscopic versus hygroscopic polymers
  • The fundamental parameters of polymer drying
  • Basic operating principles of polymer dryers
  • How desiccant works
  • Return air coolers, filters & plasticizer traps
  • The secrets of the drying hopper
  • Avoiding moisture regain after drying
  • Central vs individual drying system configurations
  • Common dryer troubleshooting techniques
  • Moisture analysis and dew point measurements

Who should attend: Machine Operators, Maintenance Technicians, Process Engineers, Production Managers, and Quality Control Technicians


Please register here.


Location

Polymers Center

8900 Research Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

(704) 602-4100


Dress Code

Business casual

Polo or button down shirt

Long pants

Closed toe shoes, no heels


Lab Etiquette

No drinks, food or gum

No tobacco or vaping devices

Safety glasses must be worn

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