Effect of shim configuration on flow dynamics and operability windows in stripe slot coating process

Journal of Coatings Technology and Research

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 19-29

  Han, Gui Hua ^a   Lee, Si Hyung ^a   Ahn, Won Gi ^a   Nam, Jaewook ^b   Jung, Hyun Wook ^a  

^a Korea University   (South Korea)

^b Sungkyunkwan University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

3 D simulation; Operability window; Shim; Slit channel geometry; Stripe slot coating

Indexed keywords

COATINGS;

3D SIMULATIONS; CHANNEL GEOMETRY; CHANNEL SHAPE; COATING METHODS; COATING PROCESS; EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS; FILM THICKNESS PROFILE; OPERATING CONDITION;

SHIMS;

EID: 84895056738     PISSN: 15470091     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11998-013-9485-3     Document Type: Conference Paper

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