23 - Curriculum Development Centre, Kalamassery

SUBJECT TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TESTINGSUBJECT CODE : PL 504PERIODS/WEEK : 5PERIODS/SEMESRER : 80TIME SCHEDULEUNIT TOPIC PERIODSI 1.1 Importance of quality assurance and testing inPolymer IndustryStandards and standard Organization 151.2 Raw material testing – Polymers and additivesTest – I 2II 2.1 Physical properties of polymers 15Test – II 2III 3.1 Process ability test 12Test – III 2IV 4.1 Rubber product testing 13Test – IV 2V 5.1 Testing of plastics products and composite 15Test – V 2---------Total 80=====OBJECTIVESUNIT – I1.1.0 Understand the importance of quality control and testing in rubber processing andproducts manufacturing industries1.1.1 Define quality1.1.2 Discuss the quality concepts in modern life1.1.3 Know the various world standard organization and their role in standardization andquality assurance – ISO, BIS, ASTM, DIN1.1.4 Know the procedure for accreditation of ISI certification1.1.5 State the importance of calibration of equipments in quality control and testing1.2.0 Describe the principle, procedure and significance of various tests of dry rubber (ISNR)& concentrated latex1.2.1 Describe the method for the determination of dirt content, volatile matter, ash,Nitrogen content, Po and PRI1.2.2 Compile the technical specifications of ISNR as per IS1.2.3 State the significance of each specification parameter on the quality improvement ofISNR1.2.4 Describe the significance, principle and method for the determination of total solidcontent, dry rubber content, alkalinity as ammonia, VFA No, KOH No, MST, Mgcontent, viscosity, density etc1.2.5 Compile the technical specification of concentrated latex as per BISUNIT – II2.1.0 Describe the significance, principle, equipments used and methods of testing of plasticsand rubbers2.1.1 Explain sample preparation and principle of conditioning2.1.2 Discuss the various tests relevant to plastics and rubbers2.1.3 Define TS, M 300 and EB127