Finite-element analysis of rotor in the rubber continuous plasticator

摘要

The three-dimensional flow fields produced by the modular dual-rotor of rubber continuous plasticator were numerically simulated and analyzed by using ADINA, the FEM simulation software. So the velocity field distribution of each rotor element was shown by the simulations. Through the analysis, the double rotors rotated inward had high efficiency of pumping and plasticization. The rubber compound was subjected to the strong shearing action; squeezing action and stretch effect in the rubber plasticate process. The simulation calculation had great significance for the rotor optimizing design.