Anna University B.Tech MF (R13) 6th Sem Packaging Materials and Technology Syllabus

Packaging Materials and Technology for B.Tech 6th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.

The detailed syllabus for Packaging Materials and Technology B.Tech (R13) sixthsem is as follows

OBJECTIVES:

To study the fundamentals of packaging, manufacturing process, packaging materials and package testing.

UNIT I : FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING      [6 Hours]
Definition, functions of packaging, types and selection of package, Packaging hazards, interaction of package and contents, materials and machine interface, Environmental and recycling considerations – life cycle assessment Package Design – Fundamentals, factors influencing design, stages in package development, graphic design, Structural design – simulation softwares

UNIT II : PACKAGING MATERIALS     [11 Hours]
Major Plastic packaging materials viz. Polyolefins, Polystyrene, Polyvinylchloride, Polyesters, Polyamides (Nylons), Polycarbonate and newer materials such as High Nitrile Polymers, Polyethylene Napthalate (PEN), Nanomaterials, biodegradable materials – properties and applications, recycling; Wood, Paper, Textile, Glass, Metals – Tin, Steel, aluminum, Labelling materials, Cushioning Materials – properties and areas of application.

UNIT III : CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY      [12 Hours]
Extrusion – Blown film, cast film, sheet, multilayer film & sheet, Lamination, Injection moulding, Blow moulding, Thermoforming; Cartoning Machinery, Bottling, Can former, Form Fill and Seal machines, Corrugated box manufacturing machineries, Drums – types of drums, moulded pulp containers, Closures, Application of Robotics in packaging. Surface treatment for printing, Printing processes – offset, flexo, gravure and pad printing

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[TOTAL :45 PERIODS]

OUTCOMES

• Ability to effectively use diffuse packing materials.
• Ability to test packaging materials.

TEXT BOOKS

• Aaron L.Brody & Kenneth S.Marsh, “Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology”, John Wiley Interscience Publication, II Edition, 1997.
• Paine. F.A., “Fundamentals of Packaging”, Brookside Press Ltd., London, 1990.
• Athayle. A.S., “Plastics in Flexible Packaging”, Multi-tech Publishing Co., First Edition, 1992.

REFERENCES:

• Mark J.Kirwar, “Paper and Paperboard Packaging Technology”, Blackwell Publishing, 2005
• “Handbook of Package Design Research”, Water stem Wiley Intrascience, 1981.
• Paine, “Packaging Development”, PIRA International, 1990.
• Arthur Hirsch, “Flexible Food Packaging”, Van Nostor and Reinhold, New York, 1991.
• Danger. E.P., “Selecting Colour for Packaging”, Grover Technical Press, 1987.
• Susan E.M.Salke & et al, Plastics Packaging, Hansar, 2nd edition 2004.
• Bill Stewart, “Packaging Design Strategies”, Pira International Ltd, 2nd Edition 2004.
• Gunilla Johnson, “Corrugated Board Packaging”, PIRA International, 1993.

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