A mathematical model for predicting dynamic behavior of a plasticating extruder

A mathematical model was developed to predict the dynamic behavior of flowrate and melt temperature in a plasticating extruder caused by changes in operating variables such as screw speed, back pressure and barrel temperature. The model has application for on-line computer control of an extrusion process or for simulation purposes off-line. Experimental data for developing the model was obtained from a 2½ in. diameter plasticating extruder producing high impact polystyrene sheet.