Defonseka C. Water-Blown Cellular Polymers. A Practical Guide 2ed 2019

Textbook in PDF format

Drawing on over 45 years of hands-on experience, the author provides in-depth knowledge of water-blown cellular polymers, from their chemistry to formulation and process methodology. This book describes the manufacture of standard and specialty foams using new and emerging technologies. The author gives advice on the challenges foam producers commonly face with regard to formulations and makes recommendations for machinery and equipment.
Explains the principles of foam production, calculations and formulations.
Gives practical advice on increasing process efficiency.
What are polymers?
Cellular polymers
Water-blown cellular polymers
Processing methods for water-blown cellular polymers
Water-blown specialty cellular foams
Raw materials, storage of materials and basic safety factors
Principles of foam productions, foam calculations and foam formulations
Practical processing methods of water-blown cellular polymers
Recommendations for process efficiency
Recycling of cellular foam wastes