A direct 3D numerical simulation code for extrusion and mixing processes

International Polymer Processing

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 141-147

  Valette, R ^a   Coupez, T ^a   David, C ^b   Vergnes, B ^a  

^a PSL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY   (France)

^b Sciences Computers Consultants   (France)

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EID: 70450090885     PISSN: 0930777X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3139/217.2207     Document Type: Article

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