Feeding technology for plastics processing

This book provides process engineers in plastics processing with the basic knowledge of feeding concepts and describes the various types of devices commonly used in feeding/proportioning operations. This book offers a complete review of currently used feeders, both volumetric and gravimetric, applied in plastics compounding and extrusion. Screw feeders, disk feeders, and others are examined for function and application. Contents: Customer/Vendor Relationship. Feeders and the Measurement of Their Performance. Bulk Materials Handling. Volumetric Feeders. Weighing Systems. Gravimetric Feeders. Control Systems. End Point Control. Batching. Supervisory Systems. Installation, Commissioning, Training, Operation, and Maintenance.