| Abstract: | The water vapour permeability constants of three flexible films (LDPE, PET and a laminate of both films) were determined at 20, 30 and 40 °C and from 55 to 90% relative humidities. The relationship between permeability and temperature followed the Arrhenius model for the three films. The relative humidity also influenced the permeability of the films. A mathematical model describing permeance (P/X - the permeability of laminates or films) as a function of external relative humidity and temperature was developed. The model can be used to predict the permeance of the three films at different temperatures and relative humidities. |
