PPC401: Plastics in Packaging Syllabus for PP 4th Sem 2017 Pattern Mumbai University

Plastics in Packaging detailed syllabus scheme for Printing & Packaging Technology (PP), 2017 regulation has been taken from the University of Mumbai official website and presented for the Bachelor of Engineering students. For Course Code, Course Title, Test 1, Test 2, Avg, End Sem Exam, Team Work, Practical, Oral, Total, and other information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

For all other Mumbai University Printing & Packaging Technology 4th Sem Syllabus 2017 Pattern, do visit PP 4th Sem 2017 Pattern Scheme. The detailed syllabus scheme for plastics in packaging is as follows.

Plastics in Packaging Syllabus for Printing & Packaging Technology SE 4th Sem 2017 Pattern Mumbai University

Course Objectives:

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Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the various polymerization mechanisms and techniques.
2. Differentiate between thermoplastics & thermosets.
3. Effectively communicate the relation between effects of temperature and crystallinity of polymers.
4. Identify and categorize various plastics by chemical and instrumentation methods.
5. Choose a plastic material for a specific application based on their physical and chemical properties.
6. Describe the properties that are important from the point of view of plastic processing.

Module 1

Introduction to Polymers Introduction to Historical Background of Polymer Science, Various applications of polymers, Raw materials, Market and future of polymers, India in global scenario. Macromolecular concept, structural features of polymers, Basic concepts and terminology like monomers, oligomers, telomers, polymers low polymers, high polymers, copolymers, functionality, degree of polymerization, thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers/rubbers, plastics, fibers, adhesives. 8

Module 2

Classification of Polymers Classification based on structure, origin, fabrication, properties etc. Linear, branched, crosslinked polymers etc. Classification Nomenclature of polymers, Crystalline and Amorphous polymers. Brief idea of Adhesives, Fibers and surface coatings, Blends, alloys. Polymerization reaction -Polymerization mechanisms (Addition & Condensation), Types of polymerization (Bulk, Solution, Suspension & Emulsion). 8

Module 3

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Module 4

Structure -Property Relationship: Glass transition temperature, factors affecting glass transition temperature, melting point and factors affecting it, melt viscosity, Factors affecting Tensile strength, yield strength, modulus, density, impact strength. Heat Distortion Temperature, Vicat Softening Point, and hardness.

Module 5

Commodity Plastics in Packaging: Polyethylene (PE): Types, Properties & Applications. Polypropylene (PP): Varieties, Properties & Applications. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Properties, Compounding & Applications. Polystyrene (PS): Types, Properties & Applications. Copolymerization, Alloying and Blending. 7

Module 6

Engineering & Speciality Plastics in Packaging: Properties & Applications of Engineering Plastics: Thermoplastics Polyesters (PET & PBT), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylics (PAN & PMMA), Polyamide (PA 6 & PA 6,6). Properties & Applications of Speciality Plastics: Polyvinylidene chloride (PVdC), Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Ethyl Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH), Ionomer, Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE. 5

Module 7

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Theory Examinations:

1. End Semester University examination for 80 marks will have :
   1. Question paper with 6 questions, each of 20 marks.
   2. Only 4 questions need to be answered.
   3. Question 1 will be compulsory and based on maximum part of the syllabus.
   4. Remaining each of 5 questions will be based on combination of modules. ( e.g., Q2 has part a and b from two different modules ).
2. Internal Assessment for 20 marks:Assessment consists of compulsory two tests out of which first test should be class test ( on minimum 40% of curriculum ) and the other is either a class test ( from remaining 60% of curriculum ) or assignment on live problems.

Reference Books:

1. Strong A. B., Plastics: Materials and Processing, 3rdEd, Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2006.
2. Gowariker V. R., Viswanathan N. V., Sreedhar J., Polymer Science, 1stEd, New Age International Publishers, 1986.
3. Selke, S. E. M., Culter, J. D., Hernandez, R. J., Plastics Packaging: Properties, processing, Applications and Regulation, Carl HanserVerlag, USA, 2004.
4. Margolis J. M., Engineering Plastics Handbook, 1stEd., McGraw-Hill, 2006.
5. Athalye A. S., Handbook of Packaging Plastics, 1stEd., Multi Tech Publishing Co., 1999.
6. Yam K. L., The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, 3rdEd., Wiley, 2009.

For detail syllabus of all other subjects of Printing & Packaging Technology (PP) 4th Sem 2017 regulation, visit PP 4th Sem Subjects syllabus for 2017 regulation.