Thermal degradation of foamed polymer patterns in the lost foam casting process

Author

Najeeb Quadeer

Abstract

"The thermal decomposition products and kinetic behavior of foam patterns constructed with expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polystyrene/polymethylmethacrylate (EPS/PMMA) copolymers were evaluated in support of the lost foam casting (LFC) process development. This research specifically investigated the effects of high temperature and radiant heat transfer to the foamed polymer patterns that are exposed to the molten metal during the steel casting process"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Nam, Paul Ki-souk
Flanigan, V. J.

Committee Member(s)

Chandrashekhara, K.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

Spring 2009

Pagination

ix, 54 pages

Rights

© 2009 Najeeb Quadeer, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Foamed materials -- Thermal properties
Lost foam casting
Molding (Founding)

Thesis Number

T 9506

Print OCLC #

436233966

Link to Catalog Record

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Recommended Citation

Quadeer, Najeeb, "Thermal degradation of foamed polymer patterns in the lost foam casting process" (2009). Masters Theses. 88.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/88