This project is enhancing the undergraduate plastics processing laboratory experience utilizing an injection blow molder to demonstrate the process, analyze the systems components, measure processing conditions and relate simulation analysis to the laboratory experience. The students are using leading edge computer technology, including solid modeling, finite element analysis, mold flow, mold cooling and polymer flow. The comprehensive laboratory experience results in an understanding of the operation of processing machinery. Students will also develop and manage an engineering project and present the project before their peers and professionals in their field.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9850520
Program Officer
Rogers E. Salters
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-08-01
Budget End
2000-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
$61,050
Indirect Cost
Name
Pennsylvania State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
University Park
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
16802