Effect of Polymer Material Behavior on a Tubular Membrane Deformation

Tai Shung Chung*

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Abstract

An analysis for describing a tubular membrane expansion under vacuum in a batch air separator is presented. Assuming that the polymer material properties obey an Oldroyd's Fluid B, the effect of rheological properties, relaxation parameters, and surface tension on the membrane inflation are investigated. Numerical results indicate that a viscoelastic membrane with a small Deborah number shortens the transition period of deformation and the magnitude of expansion.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)249-257
Number of pages9
JournalInternational Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials
Volume10
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 1984
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics

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