Unsaturated Polyester resin

Unsaturated polyester resins are some of the most important polymeric products of our times. Manufacturing technology is constantly evolving, and its understanding is the key to high efficiency manufacturing plants, high quality intermediate and end products as well as a constantly increasing range of applications. To fully understand unsaturated polyester resin one has to comprehend polymer technology, reactor types and operation, importance of additives, correlation between additives and manufacturing methodology with end product’s properties, and catalytic chemistry. This course focuses on all these fields and explains all scientific and technological aspects involved in the process. 

 

 

Objectives

In this program, you will:

  • Learn about the chemistry of polymerization of unsaturated polyester resins
  • Learn about the reaction kinetics and thermodynamics of polyester resin manufacturing
  • Learn about all the additives of importance
  • Learn about fillers and their functionality
  • Learn about reinforcing resins with fibers of different origin

Contents

  • Polymerization types
  • Introduction to thermosets and thermoplastics
  • Classifications of polymers [all types]
  • Computational chemistry demonstration on the configurations structure of polymers [live]
  • Common catalysts and their properties
  • Monomers of interest
  • Unsaturated polyester resins properties and applications
  • Catalytic reactors and reactions
  • Additives and fillers properties and functionality in the unsaturated polyester resin
  • Reinforcing resins with fibers
  • Fibers properties [physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical]
  • Effect of fiber properties on resin properties [examples]
  • Kinetics and thermodynamics of the resin manufacturing
  • Modification of properties
  • Mold release agents
  • Conditions of unsaturated resin manufacturing
  • Novel advances in the field

Who should attend?

This course in intended for:

-          All professionals working in the chemical, petrochemical, oil and process industries with a need to understand the chemistry for unsaturated polyester resin manufacturing and applications

-          Management members that need to understand requirements and possibilities in the field

-          University students (industrial engineers, chemical engineers) looking for an improved understanding of unsaturated polyester resins

Variations of the suggested outlines can be prepared on demand (terms and conditions apply)