Influence of Various Excitation Parameters on Polymer Flow Properties in Twin-Screw Extruders Simulated with Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics.
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| Title: | Influence of Various Excitation Parameters on Polymer Flow Properties in Twin-Screw Extruders Simulated with Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics. |
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| Authors: | Liu, Tianlei1 (AUTHOR) liusya0618@163.com, Liu, Hesheng1,2 (AUTHOR), Dong, Tianwen3 (AUTHOR) 352400240017@email.ncu.edu.cn, Lai, Jiamei1,4 (AUTHOR), Yu, Wei1 (AUTHOR), Yu, Zhong2,3 (AUTHOR), Yu, Huiwen3,4 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Polymers (20734360). Feb2026, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p360. 28p. |
| Subjects: | Particle methods (Numerical analysis), Mechanical vibration research, Computer simulation, Rheology, Hydrodynamics, Fluid flow |
| Abstract: | Vibration-assisted technology has been employed to satisfy various requirements for different polymeric products due to its excellent performance, but because of the large inertia of the vibration excitation system, these attempts are strictly limited to several fixed vibration amplitudes and frequencies in small extruders or injectors. The purpose of this study is to carry out a numerical investigation via smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) and to perform a comparative analysis of physical parameters among different cases from various perspectives on the fluid channel in twin-screw extruders (TSEs). The results demonstrate that certain combinations of larger vibration amplitudes and frequencies can significantly enhance the velocity, pressure, and particle distribution characteristics within the flow channel. However, no monotonic (i.e., strictly increasing or decreasing) trends are observed with respect to either amplitude or frequency alone. These findings are in excellent agreement with previously reported experimental studies and confirm that the meshless smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method is a robust and effective computational tool for investigating how various vibrational parameters influence flow behavior in twin-screw extruders (TSEs). Moreover, the results underscore that optimal amplitude and frequency selections must be tailored to the specific rheological and thermal properties of the polymer being processed. This work establishes a solid theoretical and numerical foundation for integrating superimposed vibration-assisted technology into the design optimization of TSE systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Vibration-assisted technology has been employed to satisfy various requirements for different polymeric products due to its excellent performance, but because of the large inertia of the vibration excitation system, these attempts are strictly limited to several fixed vibration amplitudes and frequencies in small extruders or injectors. The purpose of this study is to carry out a numerical investigation via smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) and to perform a comparative analysis of physical parameters among different cases from various perspectives on the fluid channel in twin-screw extruders (TSEs). The results demonstrate that certain combinations of larger vibration amplitudes and frequencies can significantly enhance the velocity, pressure, and particle distribution characteristics within the flow channel. However, no monotonic (i.e., strictly increasing or decreasing) trends are observed with respect to either amplitude or frequency alone. These findings are in excellent agreement with previously reported experimental studies and confirm that the meshless smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method is a robust and effective computational tool for investigating how various vibrational parameters influence flow behavior in twin-screw extruders (TSEs). Moreover, the results underscore that optimal amplitude and frequency selections must be tailored to the specific rheological and thermal properties of the polymer being processed. This work establishes a solid theoretical and numerical foundation for integrating superimposed vibration-assisted technology into the design optimization of TSE systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 20734360 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/polym18030360 |
