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.<\/p>\n
The detailed syllabus for Packaging Materials and Technology B.Tech (R13) sixthsem is as follows<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVES:<\/strong><\/p>\n To study the fundamentals of packaging, manufacturing process, packaging materials and package testing.<\/p>\n UNIT I : FUNDAMENTALS OF PACKAGING<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[6 Hours] UNIT II : PACKAGING MATERIALS<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0[11 Hours] UNIT III : CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0[12 Hours]
\nDefinition, 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 \u2013 simulation softwares<\/p>\n
\nMajor 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 \u2013 properties and applications, recycling; Wood, Paper, Textile, Glass, Metals – Tin, Steel, aluminum, Labelling materials, Cushioning Materials \u2013 properties and areas of application.<\/p>\n
\nExtrusion \u2013 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 \u2013 types of drums, moulded pulp containers, Closures, Application of Robotics in packaging. Surface treatment for printing, Printing processes \u2013 offset, flexo, gravure and pad printing<\/p>\n