Introduction To Rubber Technology
Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Rubber Technology | MKM325 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Bağdagül KARAAĞAÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Identify natural and synthetic rubbers, distinguish their own properties.
2) Explain the rubber matrix and other additives for designing rubber based materials.
3) Identify the process steps for producing rubber based materials.
4) Explain the required test methodology and standards for intermediate and the end products.
5) Identify to recycle and to recover rubber based materials as well as their usage.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | Low | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | |
| 2 | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | High | High | Low | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Polymer Chemistry, Introduction to Polymer Technology
Course Contents
Natural and synthetic rubbers / Rubber compounding / Production processes / Rubber test methods / Recycling of rubber
Weekly Schedule
1) What is rubber?2) Molecular, thermal and mechanical properties of rubbers
3) Natural rubber, latex
4) Synthetic rubbers
5) Synthetic rubbers
6) Fillers
7) Other additives
8) Mid Term Exam / Assessment
9) Other additives
10) Vulcanization
11) Production methods for rubber based materials
12) Testing rubber compound
13) Testing vulcanizate
14) Recycling
15) Recycling
16) Final Exam and assessment
Recommended or Required Reading
1- A. Chieselski. “An Introduction to Rubber Technology”, Rapra Technology Ltd, UK, 1999.
2- A.N.Gent. “Engineering With Rubber”, 2nd Ed., HanserGardner Publications, Cincinati, USA, 2001.
3- J.E.Mark, B.Erman, F.R. Eirich, “The Science and Technology of Rubber”, Elsevier Academic Press, 2005.
4- R.Brown. “Physical Testing of Rubber”, 4th Ed., Springer, New York, USA, 2006.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
6) Case Study
7) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required