EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L50693/01 |
Title: |
THE EVALUATION OF SOFT SOLID STRUCTURE DURING PROCESSING |
Principal Investigator: |
Mackley, Professor M |
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Department: |
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology |
Organisation: |
University of Cambridge |
Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
Starts: |
01 December 1997 |
Ends: |
30 April 2000 |
Value (£): |
254,208
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EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
Complex fluids & soft solids |
Materials Processing |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
We wish to develop a multipass system which is capable of carrying out precise experiments on a range of soft solids. The apparatus would be able to determine the processibility, rheology and microstructure of soft solids over a broad range of temperature, pressure and shear histories. We plan to carry out a preliminary investigation on three systems, namely fats, chocolate and clays. The multipass system is a purpose-designed experimental apparatus of proven ability as a rheometer. We wish to extend its capability to allow X-ray and optical microstructure measurements and to test the machines performance in relation to following processibility and microstructure changes.
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