The Science and Technology of PVC Seminar

A Materials for Industry
5 Day Short Course
13th - 17th September 2010
at
Burleigh Court
Loughborough

Programme and Details
An intensive course taught over a one-week period comprising lectures, practicals and discussions with staff. This course is specifically designed for people in the PVC industry who need to gain more expert knowledge in their field .

For the ultimate in convenience and networking opportunities you can stay at the course venue, Burleigh Court, with a special full-board accommodation package.

Basic course fee excluding accommodation: £1090
Special Full-Board Accommodation package (optional): £488
Total including full-board accommodation package: £1578

Download Application Form Here 

The Science and Technology of PVC

This course is ideal if you are working in the PVC industry and need to increase your knowledge of PVC. It has been designed specifically for industrialists and is particularly aimed at people working in process development/support; QA; product development and technical service.

The course covers the complete range of PVC technology from its polymerisation through to its many and varied applications. It uniquely focuses on the interface between theory and application showing how you can relate key fundamentals to the processing of PVC and the performance of PVC products. In this way you and your company will benefit from being able to:

• Choose resin type in order to optimise performance
• Conclude how formulation and processing conditions influence the gelation and properties of PVC
• Correlate material characteristics with mechanical properties
• Understand how mechanical properties influence product performance
• Participate more fully in your development projects
• Confidently discuss and identify requirements with suppliers, customers and workplace colleagues
• Understand the position of PVC in the market place and the environment
• Throughout the week you will have ample opportunity to clarify these issues and your specific interests in one-to-one free-time discussions with the lecturers. Our main aim is to give you the knowledge, understanding and confidence that you need to develop your role within your company.

Why not give yourself an expert edge in PVC and apply now. You will benefit personally, and your company will benefit from your greater contribution.

Course Programme

Introduction to Plastic Materials The practicals are designed to complement the lecture content and have a project theme. Formulations are mixed, processed and then evaluated thus ensuring full understanding of the whole process. There are three separate sessions:

•  Processing: Mixing; milling; extrusion
• Material Characteristics: Thermal analysis of stability and fusion;
• rheological evaluation of mixing
• Mechanical performance: Tensile and impact measurement 

For further information:

Administrative:
Martin White
Telephone: (0) 1509 228592
Email: [email protected]  

Technical:
Stuart Patrick
Telephone: (0) 161 4274282
Email: [email protected]  

The cost of the course is £1090 (VAT exempt) and includes full tuition, course notes, lunches and refreshments. For IOM3 members and BPF member companies, there is a discounted rate of £990. (please include details of your / your companies membership)

Accommodation has been reserved for you at Burleigh Court, at a special cost of £488.00 Inclusive of VAT. This is for 4 nights including bed, breakfast and evening meal, Mon 13th - Thurs 16th September inclusive. Burleigh Court is an excellent venue, specially designed to hold courses of this nature. Download application forms here and send to:

Sue Harrison, Department of Materials, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leics., LE11 3TU, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1509 223165, Fax: +44 (0) 1509 223949, Email: [email protected]  

This event has been recognised by the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining for PD.