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Theoretical calculation of polymer deposition thickness on a cylindrical substrate
Author(s) -
Shiflett Mark B.,
Foley Henry C.,
Yokozeki Akimichi
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
aiche journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.958
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1547-5905
pISSN - 0001-1541
DOI - 10.1002/aic.690470717
Subject(s) - deposition (geology) , substrate (aquarium) , materials science , polymer , process (computing) , polymer substrate , composite material , mechanics , computer science , physics , geology , paleontology , oceanography , sediment , operating system
A theoretical model developed predicts the thickness of a polymer film, coated on a rotating and translating cylindrical support. A model for the deposition process can be used to determine optimal operating conditions. It was validated experimentally and shows that the film‐thickness morphology is quite sensitive to certain operating parameters. For example, particular sets of operating parameter values can produce highly nonuniform film thicknesses. Selected examples of the model calculations are discussed, as well as their implications.