The syllabus of B.E in Textile Engineering & Silk Technology III Semester as offered by VTU or Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum is as follows:

TEXTILE POLYMER SCIENCE
SEMESTER - III

MODULE 1:
Introduction and definition of monomers and polymers.
History and Classification of polymers. Characteristics of fibre
forming polymers and their general applications. Study of
synthesis of polymers by chain, step and co-ordination
polymerization. Study of various types of initiators for addition
polymerization.
Comparison of different types of polymerization methods.

MODULE 2:
Co-polymerization - Concept of co-polymerization, reactivity
ratios in Co-polymerization. Kinetics of polymerization -
estimation of kinetic chain length, illustration of effect of
various parameters on kinetics of polymerization.
Functionality in polymers. Carothers equation and extent of
polymerization. Techniques of polymerization, comparison of
various Techniques.

MODULE 3:
Rheology of polymers - Define Newtonian and non-Newtonian
Fluids. Basic equations related to fluid flow, capillary flow.
Characteristics of polymeric solutions. Thermo dynamics of
polymer solutions. Analysis of Mechanical and tensile
behaviour of polymers. Time dependent mechanical and
temperature dependent mechanical behavior. Study of
Maxwel’s, Kelvin’s & Burger’s Models.

MODULE 4:
Concepts of avg. molecular weight and molecular weight
distribution. Determination of molecular weight of polymers
using end group analysis, osmometry, viscometry and gel
permeation chromatography. Importance of molecular weight.
Molecular weight differences for fibers & plastics.

MODULE 5:
Chemistry of polymer degradation - various types of
degradation - oxidative, mechanical, Photo and thermal
degradation. Use of Inhibitors and anti-oxidants to control
polymer degradation. Thermal analysis of polymers - glass
transition temperature of polymers. Determination of glass
transition temperature. Free volume concept. Study of thermal
characterization by DSC, DTA, TGA and TMA

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