IIT Kanpur | Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Complex Fluids, Apply 25 July 2023.
Overview:
IIT Kanpur is organizing a course in Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Complex Fluids.
The program comprises of a series of lectures tailor-made to cover with sufficient focus the fundamentals and real-world applications of complex fluids and interfacial science.
Topics:
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Basic concepts of colloids & interfaces
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Introduction to polymers and fundamentals of polymer science
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Engineering Polymer processing methods
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Introduction to relevant experimental techniques
Outline:
Day 1: 27 July 2023 (Thursday)
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Basic concepts of colloids and interfaces
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Stability of colloidal suspensions and emulsions (DLVO Theory)
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Interfacial tension and its measurements (sessile and pendant droplet method, Wilhelmy plate and Du Noüy ring, spinning drop method)
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Marangoni flows and its applications
Day 2: 28 July 2023 (Friday)
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Multi-phase flows
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Introduction and applications of polymers
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Structure of polymer chains and measurement techniques (X-ray and light scattering)
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Thermodynamics of polymer solutions
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Dynamics of polymer chains
Day 3: 29 July 2023 (Saturday)
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Rheology of polymer solutions and melts
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Polymer Processing (extrusion, coating, calendar, fiber spinning)
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non-Newtonian flow models (Power law, Carreau, Maxwell, CEF)
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Introduction to polymer (nano) composites and bio-polymers (proteins, DNA, RNA)
Registration Procedure:
Registration Fee :
The registration fee (course fees + 18%GST) are as follows:
- Faculty: INR 5900
- Students: INR 3540
- Industry/R&D Personnel: INR 7080
How to Register:
Step 1: Make category-wise payments through SBI collect. Click here for instructions on payment procedure (or)
see https://www.iitk.ac.in/cce/sbi-collect/
Details to be filled while payment:
Course Code: IITK/CCE/2023-24/030
Course Title: Fundamental and Practical Applications of Complex Fluids
Course Duration: 27.07.2023 - 29.07.2023
Step 2: Fill up the Google Form to complete your registration latest by 25 Jul 2023