Process Engineering School

Objectives

• Imparting basic knowledge in pipe extrusion
• Process knowledge and troubleshooting
• Upstream and downstream of pipe extrusion lines
• Insight into development - new trends and innovations

Topics

• Polyolefin and PVC processing in theory and practice
• Single-screw extruder
• Twin screw extruders
• Spiral mandrel die heads
• Mandrel holder heads
• Quality control through inline measuring technology
• Service concepts

Target group

• Operator
• Shift supervisor
• Foremen and similar 

Prerequisites

• None

Duration and dates

German and English training courses take place separately. 

• Date 1: 28.02.-01.03.2024 (English)
  • Start on 28.02.2024 8:30 am
  • End on 01.03.2024 12:30 pm
• Date 2: 18.-20.11-2024 (German)
  • Start on 18.11.2024 8:30 am
  • End on 20.11.2024 12:30 pm
• Date 3: 20.-22.11.2024 (English)
  • Start on 20.11.2024 8:30 am
  • End on 22.11.2024 12:30 pm

The number of participants is limited to 25 people per date.

Objectives

• Understand compounding processes on twin-screw extruders
• Understand the design of a twin-screw extruder in a material-specific context
• Get to know possibilities for process optimization and recognize sources of error
• Apply materials science approaches to formulation and process engineering
• Understand material testing in theory and practice, be able to make well-founded assessments of product quality

Topics

• Machine technology (from raw material handling to filling the granulate: selection, designs, concepts)
• Plastics technology (physics & chemistry of plastics, additives and fillers, recipe formulation and material properties)
• Process engineering (extruder design, correlation between process and measured variables, screw design, scale-up)

Target group

• Engineers, foremen, decision-makers from the operative production area
• Graduates from mechanical engineering, chemistry or similar for a holistic understanding of the process engineering of compounding processes
• Career changers in twin screw extrusion

Prerequisites

• Technical / scientific training

Dates and times

• Date 1: 15.-17.04.2024 (German)
  • Start on 15.04.2024 8:30 am
  • End on 17.04.2024 12:30 pm
• Date 2: 17.-19.04.2024 (English)
  • Start on 17.04.2024 8:30 am
  • End on 19.04.2024 12:30 pm

The number of participants is limited to 25 people per date.

Objectives

• Qualification for independent operation and maintenance of foam extruders
• Recognize problems in process engineering and assess possible solutions
• Basic knowledge of additional equipment for the manufacture of foam products
• Getting to know the automation of extrusion systems

Topics

• Fundamentals of foam extrusion with a professional introduction to service and maintenance
• Basic introduction to automation of extrusion lines
• Solution approaches for process engineering problems
• Fundamentals of equipment for foam applications
• Digitalization and smart solutions
• Visit to the Innovation Center for impressive practical experience
• Varied topics from theory and practice

Target group

• Plant operators
• Foremen
• Production managers
• Junior engineers

Prerequisite

• None

Duration and dates

• Date: 03.-05.09.2024 (English)
  • Start on 03.09.2024 8:30 am
  • End on 05.09.2024 12:30 pm

The number of participants is limited to 25 people per date.

Objectives

• Familiarization with the most relevant input streams and processes in plastics recycling in theory and practice (from mechanical to chemical recycling)
• Developing a polymer-specific and regulatory background to understand the key issues
• Understanding and correctly applying standardization and material testing in the recycling sector
• Select suitable machine technology based on material input flow analysis & be able to assess overall system concepts

Topics

• Material preparation, extrusion technology & post-treatment in theory & practice
• Polymer waste streams, reformulation and limits
• PET & polyolefin recycling, system concepts & process engineering, live demonstration in the technical center
• Overview of chemical recycling processes
• Cleaning and decontamination: from washing, filtering and degassing
• Excursion to the Institute for Plastics and Recycling Technology at the University of Hanover, expert speakers on standardization and food contact materials

Target group

• Engineers, foremen, decision-makers with a technical interest
• Graduates from mechanical engineering, chemistry or similar for a holistic understanding of the process engineering of recycling processes
• Career changers in the recycling technology of polymers

Prerequisites

• Basic technical / scientific training

Duration and dates 

• Date 1: 04.-06.11.2024 (German)
  • Start on 04.11.2024 8:30 am
  • End on 06.11.2024 12:30 pm
• Date 2: 06.-08.11.2024 (English)
  • Start on 06.11.2024 8:30 am
  • End on 08.11.2024 12:30 pm

The number of participants is limited to 25 people per date.

Objectives:

• Introduce KME’s contribution as a machine builder and system integrator to the customer’s roofing, waterproofing and sheet production

• Provision of fundamental process technological knowledge on twin screw extrusion and sheet calendering

• Provision of a technical overview on selected auxillary equipment accompanying the extrusion process

• Familiarization with automation of extrusion lines build by KME

• Forum to discuss challenges in extrusion / process engineering and evaluate possible solutions

Topics:

• Basics of twin-screw extrusion with professional introduction to design and process technology
• Basics of sheet production with professional introduction to design and process technology 
• Introduction to automation of Extrusion systems
• Approaches to solving process engineering challenges
• Approaches to design and operation of auxillary equipment for sheet applications
• Digitalization and Smart Solutions
• Visit to the Innovation Center for impressive Practical Experiences

Target group:

• Lead operators, plant foremen, process and junior engineers, production managers

Prerequisite:

• Activity in sheet extrusion

Duration and dates 

• Date: 26.-28.11.2024 (English)
  • Start on 26.11.2024 8:30 am
  • End on 28.11.2024 12:30 pm

The number of participants is limited to 25 persons per date.