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A fluid mechanics model of the planar flow melt spinning process under low reynolds number conditions

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A mathematical model for the planar flow melt spinning process was developed under the constraints of low Reynolds numbers. The model shows melt spun ribbon thickness is controlled by chilled wheel speed and nozzle passage flow resistance. A stability criterion was used to determine conditions under which formation of transverse waves on the ribbon free surface is favored.

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  1. Alcoa Laboratories, Aluminum Company of America, 15069, Alcoa Center, PA

    H. Yu (Senior Technical Specialist)

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Yu, H. A fluid mechanics model of the planar flow melt spinning process under low reynolds number conditions. Metall Trans B 18, 557–563 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02654268

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