Fluoropolymer Applications in Chemical Processing Industries: The Definitive User's Guide and Handbook, Second Edition, contains the most extensive collection of data and information on fluoropolymer applications in chemical processing industries. Because of their superior properties, fluoropolymers have been rapidly replacing metal alloys for corrosion inhibition in chemical processing equipment. This book is a complete compendium of information about fluoropolymer lining materials and structural piping and tubing.
Fluoropolymer surfaces preserve purity of processing streams in the chemical processing, plastics, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and pulp and paper industries. Updated to reflect major changes since 2004, this book contains practical, problem-solving tools for professionals in those industries. Equipment manufacturers, plant operators, and product design and manufacturing engineers all will benefit from the in-depth knowledge provided.
This new edition includes new fluoropolymer grades and new examples of the fluoropolymer role in preventing corrosion. New fabrication techniques have been added, and additional emphasis has been placed on adhesion and welding techniques. New sections have been added on inspection of new linings, and in-service inspection – including inspection frequency, acceptance criteria, fitness for service evaluation, and reparability.
1. 1. Introduction to Fluoropolymers - p. 1 2. 2. Materials of Construction - p. 7 3. 3. Properties of Neat (Unfilled) and Filled Fluoropolymers - p. 17 4. 3.1. Introduction - p. 17 5. 3.2. Influence of Processing on Fluoroplastics - p. 18 6. 3.3. Chemical Compatibility of Fluoropolymers - p. 18 7. 3.4. Permeation Fundamentals - p. 24 8. 3.5. Environmental Stress Cracking - p. 29 9. 3.6. Polytetrafluoroethylene-Filled Compounds - p. 31 10. 3.7. Properties and Characteristics of Melt-Processible Fluoroplastics - p. 63 11. 4. Selecting Fluoropolymers for Corrosion Control - p. 129 12. 5. Manufacturing of Parts From Tetrafluoroethylene Homopolymers - p. 185 13. 6. Manufacturing Parts From Melt-Processible Fluoropolymers - p. 219 14. 6.1. Introduction - p. 219 15. 6.2. Materials of Construction - p. 219 16. 6.3. Rheology of Fluoropolymer Melts - p. 219 17. 6.4. Thermal Stability of Fluoropolymers - p. 225 18. 6.5. Melt Extrusion - p. 226 19. 6.6. Fluoropolymer Tube Extrusion - p. 233 20. 6.7. Fluoropolymer Film Extrusion - p. 236 21. 6.8. Injection Molding - p. 246 22. 6.9. Rotational Molding - p. 253 23. 6.10. Other Part Manufacturing Techniques - p. 260 24. 6.11. Vacuum Bagging - p. 274 25. 7. Fabrication Techniques of Fluoropolymers - p. 279 26. 8. Design and Construction of Linings and Vessels - p. 321 27. 9. Operation, Inspections, Maintenance, and Repairs - p. 349 28. 10. Failure Analysis of Fluoropolymer Parts - p. 357 29. 11. Cost Analysis - p. 401 30. 12. Safety, Health, Environmental, Disposal, and Recycling - p. 405 31. 13. Future Trends - p. 419 32. Index - p. 421
Fluoropolymer Applications in Chemical Processing Industries: The Definitive User's Guide and Handbook, Second Edition, contains the most extensive collection of data and information on fluoropolymer applications in chemical processing industries. Because of their superior properties, fluoropolymers have been rapidly replacing metal alloys for corrosion inhibition in chemical processing equipment. This book is a complete compendium of information about fluoropolymer lining materials and structural piping and tubing.
Fluoropolymer surfaces preserve purity of processing streams in the chemical processing, plastics, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and pulp and paper industries. Updated to reflect major changes since 2004, this book contains practical, problem-solving tools for professionals in those industries. Equipment manufacturers, plant operators, and product design and manufacturing engineers all will benefit from the in-depth knowledge provided.
This new edition includes new fluoropolymer grades and new examples of the fluoropolymer role in preventing corrosion. New fabrication techniques have been added, and additional emphasis has been placed on adhesion and welding techniques. New sections have been added on inspection of new linings, and in-service inspection – including inspection frequency, acceptance criteria, fitness for service evaluation, and reparability.
1. 1. Introduction to Fluoropolymers - p. 1 2. 2. Materials of Construction - p. 7 3. 3. Properties of Neat (Unfilled) and Filled Fluoropolymers - p. 17 4. 3.1. Introduction - p. 17 5. 3.2. Influence of Processing on Fluoroplastics - p. 18 6. 3.3. Chemical Compatibility of Fluoropolymers - p. 18 7. 3.4. Permeation Fundamentals - p. 24 8. 3.5. Environmental Stress Cracking - p. 29 9. 3.6. Polytetrafluoroethylene-Filled Compounds - p. 31 10. 3.7. Properties and Characteristics of Melt-Processible Fluoroplastics - p. 63 11. 4. Selecting Fluoropolymers for Corrosion Control - p. 129 12. 5. Manufacturing of Parts From Tetrafluoroethylene Homopolymers - p. 185 13. 6. Manufacturing Parts From Melt-Processible Fluoropolymers - p. 219 14. 6.1. Introduction - p. 219 15. 6.2. Materials of Construction - p. 219 16. 6.3. Rheology of Fluoropolymer Melts - p. 219 17. 6.4. Thermal Stability of Fluoropolymers - p. 225 18. 6.5. Melt Extrusion - p. 226 19. 6.6. Fluoropolymer Tube Extrusion - p. 233 20. 6.7. Fluoropolymer Film Extrusion - p. 236 21. 6.8. Injection Molding - p. 246 22. 6.9. Rotational Molding - p. 253 23. 6.10. Other Part Manufacturing Techniques - p. 260 24. 6.11. Vacuum Bagging - p. 274 25. 7. Fabrication Techniques of Fluoropolymers - p. 279 26. 8. Design and Construction of Linings and Vessels - p. 321 27. 9. Operation, Inspections, Maintenance, and Repairs - p. 349 28. 10. Failure Analysis of Fluoropolymer Parts - p. 357 29. 11. Cost Analysis - p. 401 30. 12. Safety, Health, Environmental, Disposal, and Recycling - p. 405 31. 13. Future Trends - p. 419 32. Index - p. 421
