PELDOM is a general-purpose software, which can
simulate a planar,
axis-symmetric or three-dimensional non-isothermal polymeric flow taking
into account the strain-rate-dependence of shear as well as elongational
viscosity of the polymer. Since the software uses linear tetrahedral
finite elements for flow simulation, flow through any complex geometry
can be easily and accurately simulated by the PELDOM software. The software
can also be used to estimate the elongational viscosity of a polymer
from a knowledge of the entrance pressure loss in a capillary or slit
rheometer. The PELDOM software is particularly useful for simulating
elongation-dominated flows, such as the flows in various extrusion dies.
PELDOM is a Michigan Technological University based Extrusion simulation
code that can be accessed on a consulting basis. Contact: Prof. Mahesh
Gupta.
- http://www.plasticflow.com/peldom.html
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