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Rationale
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Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning
- Apply the selection criteria to choose suitable packaging materials for a given application
- Apply the knowledge of flexible packaging to choose the appropriate packaging for a given produc
- Select the appropriate thermoforming method for a given application
- Use the appropriate packaging and decoration process for a given application
- Conduct the tests on different packaging materials and implement the controls for packaging hazar
Unit I
Polymers in Packaging 1.1 Need and characteristics of polymers for packaging 1.2 Polymer packaging: Advantages and functions 1.3 Special requirements in polymer for food and medical packaging 1.4 Properties and applications of packaging polymers like: PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, PVA, PVDC, EVA, EVOH, PA, PC, Fluoropolymers 1.5 Selection criteria for packaging materials
Suggested Learning Pedagogie
Presentations Lecture Usin Chalk-Board Site/Industry Video Demonstratio
Unit II
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Unit III
Rigid Packaging 3.1 Extrusion blow moulding 3.2 Injection blow moulding 3.3 Thermoforming methods: drape forming, pressure forming, vacuum forming, plug assist forming, bubble forming, vacuum snap-back forming, matched mould forming, scrap less, dual sheet , melt- to- mould thermoforming, twin sheet thermoforming, skin packaging, blister packaging and thermoform-fill-seal system 3.4 Packaging Foams: Preparation of PS (expanded and extruded), PU, PE and PP foams
Suggested Learning Pedagogie
Video Demonstratio Presentations Lecture Usin Chalk-Board Site/Industry
Unit IV
Conversion Processes 4.1 Skin, Shrink and Blister packaging, Stretch Wrapping, Pouching, Bag making 4.2 Sealing methods: Bar, Band, Impulse, Wire, Ultrasonic, Friction, Gas, Contact, Hot melt, Dielectric, Induction and solvent sealing 4.3 Decoration processes: Hot stamping, Screen printing, Pad printing, Flexographic printing, Rotogravure printing, in-mould decoration, Labelling, Vacuum metallization 4.4 Form-Fill-Seal: vertical and horizontal
Visuggested Learning Pedagogiedeo Demonstratio Presentations Lecture Usin Chalk-Board Site/Industry
Unit V
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List of Experiments:
- *Perform flame test to identify material of polymer film films 4 C
- * Measure the gauge of polymer films using dial gauge meter and laminate the given product. 4 C
- * Prepare thermoformed container. 4 C
- *Prepare PU foam for packaging. 4 C
- * Print polymer film using screen printing setup. 4 C
- * Perform a box strapping of carton packages. 4 C
- * Shrink pack given product using plastics film and heat gun. 4 C
- * Prepare 2/3 side sealed pouch by thermal sealing of polymer film. 4 C
- *Determine tear strength of given polymer film. 4 C
- *Test polymer container /pouch for burst resistance using drop tester. 4 C
- *Test the given polymer packaging film using dart impact tester. 4 C
- Test vibration resistance of plastics bottles using vibration tester. 4 C
- *Determine water absorption of polymer film 4 C
- Determine the gas transmission rate of packaging films 4 C
- Determination of water vapour permeability (WVTR) of packaging material 4 C
Self Learning
Micro Project
- Download videos of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, package conversion, decoration processes and sho front of the class
- Prepare a chart of rigid packaging with examples and submit to department
- Prepare a presentation by collecting information on government regulations and norms for polymer packagi material
- Collect different polymer materials commonly used in packaging and prepare a technical report
- Design a specialized flexible packaging solution for a food product of your choice using aseptic packaging, vacuum packaging or modified atmosphere packaging. Specify the materials, structure, properties and perform requirements of the packaging. Justify your design choices based on the characteristics and shelf life of the foo product
- Create a presentation or infographic comparing the different thermoforming methods and their applications
- Visit a local packaging manufacturer and observe the extrusion blow moulding and injection blow moulding processes. Write a report summarizing the steps, equipment, materials, and quality parameters involved in each process
- Design and create a specialized packaging solution for a product of your choice using one of the sealing me Specify the materials, structure, properties, and performance requirements of the packaging. Justify your desig choices based on the characteristics of the product
- Create a presentation or infographic comparing the different decoration processes and their applications
- Conduct an experiment to measure the compatibility, gloss, product loss, stress crack resistance, migration, load, drop, and vibration of different packaging materials using appropriate instruments and methods
- Visit a local packaging manufacturer and observe the skin, shrink, and blister packaging, stretch wrapping, pouching, and bag making processes. Write a report summarizing the steps, equipment, materials, and quality parameters involved in each process
- Create a presentation explaining the different types of packaging hazards and their controls. Provide examp how these hazards can be mitigated in the packaging industry
Assignment
- Research and write a report on the different thermoforming methods, including their applications and advan
- Write a report on the properties and applications of packaging foams, including PS, PU, PE, and PP
- Write a report comparing and contrasting extrusion blow moulding and injection blow moulding, including advantages and disadvantages of each process
- Prepare a chart of flexible packaging with examples and submit to department
- Collect IS standards for polymer used in food packaging and prepare a PPT and present it in class
- Gather information on polymer packaging film manufacturers and suppliers and prepare the chart
- Collect samples of different types of packaging films and prepare a report
- Research and write a report comparing and contrasting the different sealing methods, including their advant and disadvantages
- Research and write a report on the different decoration processes, including their applications and advantag
- Write a report on the properties and applications of skin, shrink, and blister packaging, stretch wrapping, po and bag making
- Research and write a report on the different types of tests used for packaging, including their purpose and procedure
- Write a report on packaging hazards and their controls
Laboratory Equipment
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Learning Materials
- Selke, S. L.; Hernandez, R. J.; Culter, J Plastics Packaging: Properties, Processing, Applications and Regulations Hanser Gardner Publications, 200 ISBN: 978-1569903728
- Lee, D.S.; Yam,K.L.; Piergiovanni, L. Food Packaging Science and Technology CRC Press, 2008 ISBN: 9780824727796
- Athaley, A. S. Handbook of Packaging- Plastics Multi-Tech Publishing Company, 1999 ISBN: 9788187070023
- Bristoll, J. Plastic Films in Food Packaging Elsevier Publications, 2012 ISBN 9781455731121
- Nigel Theobald, Belinda Winder Packaging Closures and Sealing Systems CRC Press, 2006 ISBN: 978-1-40 17873-0
- Ghosh Arabinda Technology of Polymer Packaging Hanser Publications, 2015 ISBN: 978-1-56990-576-0
Learning Websites
- https://www.bpf.co.uk/packaging/about_plastics_packaging/why -do-we-use-different-polymer-types-in-plastic-packaging.aspx Need of polymers in packaging
- https://ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in/ftp08/chapter/structure-and-p roperties-of-plastic-polymers/ characteristics of polymer
- https://www.bpf.co.uk/packaging/about_plastics_packaging/why -do-we-use-different-polymer-types-in-plastic-packaging.aspx Advantages of polymers i packaging
- https://www.plastivision.org/blog/8-super-advantages-of-usin g-polyethylene-packaging/ Advantages of polymers i packaging
- https://www.bpf.co.uk/plastipedia/applications/about_plastic s__packaging.aspx Advantages of polymers i packaging
- https://www.carepac.com/blog/packaging-polymers-guide/ Polymers in packaging
- https://dymapak.com/medical-packaging/ Polymers in medical packaging
- http://scholarsmepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SJMPS-42 -166-174-c.pdf Polymers in pharmaceutic packaging
- https://www.hunterindustrialsupplies.com.au/blog/qualitiesof packaging/ Selection criteria for packaging materials
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vshmv51O3as Cast film extrusion
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSTp0JBobLY Blown film extrusion
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odSxP9oKKSY Adhesive lamination
- https://www.eagleflexible.com/about-us/blogs/what-is-aseptic -packaging/ Aseptic packaging
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biolog ical-sciences/vacuum-packaging Vacuum packaging
- https://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/bitstream/123456789/25123/1 /15_Vacuum%20packaging%20and%20MAP.pdf Vacuum packaging
- https://www.co2meter.com/en-in/blogs/news/modified-atmospher e-packaging Modified atmosphere packaging
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY7hyuMHm68 Extrusion blow moulding
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zucMEGTJeZo Injection blow moulding
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIBsmoiqqs Thermoforming methods
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9wACQOlUTw Packaging Foams
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXkOfaLnXGI Packaging Foams
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ5Pi5tFpkU Skin Packaging
- https://www.maripak.com/en/what-is-shrink-packaging-shrinkin g/ Shrink Packaging
- https://www.maripak.com/en/what-is-shrink-packaging-shrinkin g/ Shrink Packaging
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9zTsYfzMFA Stretch Wrapping
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8q-vMnze2A Bar sealing
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QP7WwqvQeI Band sealing
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVPpaA3ONTY Hot stamping
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB__fEeO6no Screen printing
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKVjnYNFt1M Flexographic printing
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EoPNCYpRUk in-mould decoration
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoBJHLLBFek Vacuum metallization
- https://microchemlab.com/test/package-compatibility-testing/ Compatibility test
- https://www.intertek.com/packaging/testing/migration-for-foo d-contact-materials/ migration test
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UVwsIfS2HE vibration test
- https://parcelindustry.com/article-430-Packaging-Hazards.htm l Packaging hazards
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