Research Article

Effect of Dynamic Center Region on the Flow and Mixing Efficiency in a New Tri-Screw Extruder Using 3D Finite Element Modeling

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Geometric and finite element model of the tri-screw extruder: (a) geometric model in cross section; (b) grids of three screws in isometric view; (c) grids of the runner in isometric view; (d) grids of the runner in cross section.
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