1990 Educational Committee guide to coatings courses, symposia, and seminars.

1990 EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE GUIDE TO COATINGS COURSES, SYMPOSIA, AND SEMINARS

COATINGS COURSES

CENTRAL

CHICAGO

DE PAUL UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO, IL

Masters Degree in Chemistry/Coatings Technology -- Program, endorsed by Chicago Society for Coatings Technology, requires admission to De Paul Graduate School. Candidates should have earned B.S. of Science degree in chemistry or its equivalent. The 12-course curriculum requires about six quarters of study, including five advanced courses in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry, three courses in polymer chemistry (synthesis, characterization, and physical chemistry), and four courses in coatings technology, two of which are coatings laboratory courses.

Contact: Dr. Fred W. Breitbeil III, Department of Chemistry, DePaul University, 2323 N. Seminary Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 341-8187, or Dr. Avrom A. Blumberg, same address (312) 341-8185.

CLEVELAND

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, KENT OH

(The following five courses can be used for regular college credit.)

Surface Coatings I (Chemistry 20093) -- Sept. to Nov. (Fall of 1991 and every third year). Held on Saturday mornings (3-hour sessions), this 12-week basic coatings technology course is designed for junior technicians, new employees and individuals entering the coatings industry. Introductory chemistry or prior experience in the coatings industry is required for admission. College credit is offered upon successful completion of a final examination.

Surface Coatings II (Chemistry 40093 -- Undergraduate; Chemistry 50093 or 70093 -- Graduate) -- Sept. to Nov. (Fall '92 and every third year). Held on Saturday mornings (3-hour sessions), this course is designed for experienced coatings personnel. Subjects included are: resin moieties and polymerization techniques--nonaqueous; polymerization techniques--emulsion and water soluble; intrinsic properties; rheology theory and instrumentation; solvents and solubility parameters; CPV concentration; inorganic and organic color pigments; white pigments and extenders; mechanical properties; diffusion; and accelerated and natural weather testing.

Surface Coatings III (Chemistry 40093 -- Undergraduate; Chemistry 50093 or 70093 -- Graduate) -- Sept. to Nov. (Fall '90 and every third year). Held on Saturday mornings (3-hour sessions), this is an advanced or graduate study 12-week course, with in-depth lectures on specific topics in coatings science and technology. Course content is entirely different from Surface Coatings II. Subjects covered include: adhesion; experimental design; polymer and coatings characterization; microvoids; color; electrodeposition; film formation and cure; pigment dispersion; powder coating; radiation curing; and analytical characterization of coatings materials; film formation and cure; phosphatizability of steel and corrosion.

Physical Chemistry of Macro-Molecules (Chemistry 40583 -- Undergraduate; Chemistry 50583 or 70583--Graduate) -- Jan. to May (Spring '91 and alternate years). Two credit hour course designed to cover the basic principles of polymer science. Structure, properties and characterization of polymeric systems are discussed.

Surface Chemistry (Chemistry 40571 --Undergraduate; Chemistry 50571 or 70571 Graduate) -- Jan. to May (Spring '90 and alternate years). Two credit hour course presenting the treatment of basic principles and concepts in surface and colloid chemistry. Relationship to practical systems are emphasized.

Tuition scholarships supported by the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology at Kent State University are available for undergraduate students interested in courses for which these scholarship funds are applicable.

(The following four courses can earn Continuing Education Units.)

Applied Rheology for Industrial Chemists-- April 23-27. This 4-1/2-day course covers subjects related to rheology, kinematics and dynamics, dispersion, interfacial and polymer rheology, with discussions divided equally between principles and application. Presentations are geared to those with a Bachelor's Degree in a technical or scientific area, and aimed at providing practitioners in the coatings, adhesives, elastomers, and plastics industries with insights which will enable them to write and understand specifications, improve quality control, and learn techniques in rheology. Fee: $630.

Dispersion of Pigments and Resins in Fluid Media -- May 7-11. The chemistry and mechanical aspects of the dispersion of pigments and resins in fluid media are covered. Theoretical underpinnings, ranging from fundamentals of dispersion preparation and modification to stabilization, are given. Practical consequences are shown, followed by expert presentation on the operation of a variety of dispersion equipment and plant practice. Fee: $630.

Adhesion Principles and Practice for Coatings and Polymer Scientists -- May 21-25. Closely allied with coatings, as well as rheology, the subject of adhesion has profited from theoretical treatments, ranging from principles of bonding to surface chemistry, to a wide variety of mechanical properties. Adhesion principles are discussed first, then applied problems that have been solved in the industrial and academic settings. The course is especially recommended for industrial scientists and technologists who encounter adhesion problems. Fee: $630.

(The following four courses are presented in cooperation with Kent State University Chemistry Department and outside consultants.)

Industrial Painting: Application Methods (KSU and NR Consulting) -- Oct. 2-3. This is a 2-day course designed to provide a working knowledge of modern industrial coating methods and technology, and how paint users must adapt to the increased use of lower emission coatings and processes. All application methods are thoroughly discussed, including the safety, economic, and ecological considerations that come into play. Energy requirements for the various modes of paint application and curing are detailed. Topics covered include: substrate cleaning methods; conversion coatings; finishing processes; liquid processes; powder coatings; electrodeposition; water-borne and high-solids coatings; production problems; future trends; and sprayed paint defects. Fee: $425.

Introduction to Coatings Technology (KSU and Pacific Technical Consultants) -- Oct. 15-19. This 3-1/2-day introductory course is designed to help technical and non-technical newcomers understand the coatings industry, its challenges and opportunities. It covers the evolution of coatings technology and the progress the coatings industry is making in its rapid change from art to science. Coverage includes many raw materials and their functions in both architectural and industrial finishes, as well as regulatory restrictions, economic forces, and other factors that influence the composition and performance of coatings. Formulation and simple basic calculations are also discussed, including: anatomy of paint and chemicals; weight and volume relationships; comparisons of paints and compositions of coatings; pigment volume concentration; testing procedures; basic quality assurance; safety; pollution control regulations; and waste management. Fee: $590.

Fundamentals of Chromatographic Analysis (KSU and Spectra-Physics)--Dec. 3-7. This 4-1/2-day course is designed to provide a coherent overview of chemical separations via chromatographic methods. It is directed towards the beginning to intermediate chromatographer and is unique from most programs in that material is included on gas, liquid and thin-layer methods. The course stresses the three techniques as complementary, rather than competing, processes and is a blend of fundamental information on theory and instrumentation with applications, including coatings. Fee: $650.

Contact: Carl J. Knauss, Chemistry Dept., Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242 (216) 672-2327.

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, CLEVELAND, OH

Courses are offered either by the Department of Macromolecular Science (EMAC) or by the Department of Chemical Engineering (ECHE).

Polymer Materials (EMAC 176) -- The materials properties associated with the use of synthetic and natural polymers in films, fibers, composites, rubbers, paper, foods, etc., are described and correlated with physical and chemical structures.

Introduction to Polymer Science (EMAC 270) -- An introduction to the science and engineering of large molecules; correlation of molecular structure and properties of molecules in solution and bulk; control of significant structural variables in polymer synthesis; analysis of physical methods for characterization of molecular weight, and morphology.

Polymer Analysis Laboratory (EMAC 272) -- Experimental techniques in polymer synthesis and characterization; synthesis by free radical emulsion, anionic and condensation polymerization; investigation of polymer structure by x-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, infrared, NMR and circular dichroism spectroscopy; molecular weight determination by light scattering and viscosity measurement; study of chemical and mechanical properties.

Polymer Properties and Design (EMAC 276) --Engineering properties of polymers and their evaluation in terms of selection and design procedures. The relation of properties to the chemical and physical structures of polymers and application conditions.

Polymer Engineering (EMAC 376) -- Mechanical properties of polymer materials as related to polymer structure and composition. Introduction to melt rheology and electrical, optical, and surface properties of polymers.

Polymer Processing (EMAC 377) -- Rheological, molecular, structural, engineering, and compounding factors affecting processibility and properties of polymers; principles and procedures for extrusion, melting, calendering, injection molding, coatings and other primary processing methods. Considerations of pertinent mechanisms and theories with emphasis on the application of theory to practice.

Polymer Production and Technology (EMAC 378) -- Engineering operations for industrial polymerization procedures. Finishing and fabrication of polymers. Production and technology of plastics, elastomers, fibers, and coatings.

Polymer Processing and Properties Laboratory (EMAC 379) -- Experimental and industrial production techniques and practice in mixing, plastics processing, elastomer extrusion, fiber and composites production. Testing of plastics, elastomers, fibers, coatings and composites. Maintenance and quality control. Processing project.

Applied Macromolecular Science and Engineering (EMAC 476) -- Properties, processing and technology of plastics, elastomers, fibers, films, and coatings. The mechanical behavior of polymers related to polymer structure and composition.

Fundamentals of Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings (EMAC 482) -- The principles of film formation, film application methods, and related fabrication factors and procedures. Relevant adhesion theories and practices, aspects of rheological treatments, optical and other factors which affect applications. The nature and properties of constituent polymer materials, pigments, solvents, and other additives. Selection and design of systems for mechanical, surface, environmental resistance, and other properties.

Polymer Rheology (EMAC 575) -- A systematic study of deformation and flow of matter, with emphasis on polymeric and colloidal systems; topics include rheology of non-Newtonian fluids, the flow properties of simple fluids and dispersions, linear viscoelasticity, polymer solutions and melts, and applications to processing of polymers.

Surfaces and Adsorption (ECHE 464) -- The structure of interfaces including 2D symmetry, the thermodynamics of interfaces, nature of interactions across phase boundaries, wetting, spreading and surface energetics, adsorption on liquid and solid substrates, properties of adsorbed films; instrumental methods in surface science.

Dispersion and Emulsion (ECHE 466) -- The structure and dynamics of dispersions, measurement techniques, electrokinetic phenomena, stability, DLVO, stochastic processes; investigation of colloid systems, including emulsions, micro-emulsions, sols, gels and foams; filtration processes.

(The Interuniversity Center for Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings (ICASC) has been established as a joint venture of Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron. The Center presents short courses on various topics. ICASC is a cooperative, interdisciplinary research organization involving members of the universities' faculties, and is sponsored by a number of industrial firms. Representatives of the sponsoring companies are actively involved in technical committees which define and guide the research projects. ICASC Office: (216) 368-5030.)

Contact: Charles E. Rogers, School of Engineering, Dept. of Macromolecular Science, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 368-6376.

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, AKRON, OH

Frontiers in Polymer Chemistry -- April 30-May 2. Offered by the American Chemical Society, this three-day intensive course is of special benefit to researchers and managers concerned with the synthesis of new polymers. Topics covered include: free radical polymerization; emulsion polymerization and latex technology; cationic and anionic polymerization; computer simulation of polymer forming processes; molecular design of synthetic biomaterials; condensation polymerization; water-soluble polymers--synthesis and applications; and coordination polymerization. Enrollment limited to 35. Fee: ACS members, $995; non-members $1195 (includes tuition, course materials, and all lunches).

Fifth International Colloquium on Macromolecular Engineering -- Oct. 22-24. This three-day event, offered by ACS, features lectures by a panel of international scientists who explore the design and controlled total synthesis of polymer architecture, including: controlled repeat units; head-and tail groups; molecular weights and molecular weight distributions; for random copolymers, copolymer compositions and run-lengths; for block copolymers, the nature and length of blocks; and for condensation polymers, structure/property relationships. Applications are cited in nearly every area of polymer science, including engineering plastics, acrylates, biopolymers, adhesives, coatings, polyolefins, and thermoplastic elastomers. Enrollment limited to 35. Fee: ACS members, $1195; non-members, $1395 (includes tuition, course materials, and all lunches).

Contact: Pamela McInally, Short Courses Registrar, American Chemical Society, 1155 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036 (202) 872-4508.

DETROIT

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT, DETROIT, MI

Introduction to Polymer Engineering & Science I & II -- Part of the undergraduate (CHM 420 & 421) and advanced (CHM 550 & 551) degree program, this two-semester course gives an introductory overview of terminology, synthesis, properties, and fabrication of polymers. Prerequisites: one year of undergraduate organic and physical chemistry. Offered Term 1 (CHM 420/550) and Term II (CHM 421/551) each academic year.

Polymer Surface Coatings I & II -- This two-semester course (CHM 425/525 & CHM 426/526) covers the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of polymers as they relate to surface coatings. Prerequisite: CHM 420/550. Offered Term I (CHM 425/525) and Term II (CHM 426/526) each academic year.

Synthesis and Characterization of Macromolecules --Lecture and Laboratory -- The lecture (CHM 534) gives a practical discussion of the reactions and techniques involved in the preparation of polymer samples, their purification and characterization. The laboratory (CHM 535) is designed to complement the lecture. Prerequisites: CHM 420/550, one year undergraduate organic chemistry. Offered Term II in each academic year.

Science and Technology of Adhesion -- This lecture course (CHM 601) discusses the theory and mechanism of adhesion; natural adhesives; the classification, preparation, and properties of synthetic adhesives; industrial applications of adhesives. Prerequisite: CHM 420/550. Offered Term I in odd-numbered years.

Contact Dr. John A. McLean, Jr., Chairman, Department of Chemistry, University of Detroit, 4001 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221-3090 (313) 927-1258.

Tuition scholarships supported by the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology at the University of Detroit are avaiable for undergraduate students interested in courses for which these funds are available.

The following classes, co-sponsored by the Detroit Society for Coatings Technology, are offered twice a year, September and January. Each student receives a Continuing Education Certificate upon successful completion of course. All fees include text materials for course.

Surface Coatings Technology (10 weeks/17-1/2 hours) -- This course is designed for new employees and individuals entering the coatings industry. Some of the…