How to declare polymers under melting points as solid components

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Last Updated: 21-Mar-2018
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Problem Statement

How to declare polymers under melting points as solid components

Solution

Please follow the steps to make a model ready to treat polymer under melting points as solids:

1. Enable the calculation option in Properties > Components > Polymer> Characterization > Option

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2. Assign a PSD Mesh ID to polymer containing Substream (Usually Mixed).

This can be done Simulations > Setup > Solids> Substreams

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Aspen has default input for PSD (particle size distribution). You could also manually edit the PSD.
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Key Words

Polymer, Solids, PSD, Melting Points