Graphical visualisation

Graphical visualisation

The menu item Diagram contains all diagrams for the visualization of calculation results and of the machine configuration. In the following all available diagrams are itemized: The menu item Diagram contains all diagrams for the visualization of calculation results and of the machine configuration. In the

Pressure and filling degree profile

Every diagram has in the top left respectively right corner (depending on the arrangement of the screw) an outline with all corresponding information. This outline can be shown or hidden on request while clicking on the process name inside the diagram.

In the diagram Pressure and Filling Degree (see figure) the pressure (red curve) and the filling degree (blue curve) resulting from the calculations are shown over the length of the screw. In order to compare different screw sections the screw and barrel configuration are shown underneath the diagram.

The calculated melting profile (see figure) is shown in diagram similar to the one of the pressure and filling degree. The red curve gives the rate of the melt material in the groove section. Moreover, the beginning and the end of the melting (in millimeter) is given on the right side of the diagram.

Melting profile

Graphical analogue representations are output for the temperature curve, the power curve, the dwell times and the mixing coefficients. The structure of the graph is retained for better comparability.

In the graphical representation of the power curve, in addition to the graphical presentation of the results of the power calculation, the calculated drive torque and the required torque resulting from the power calculation are displayed as numerical values in the upper right-hand corner.

Temperature profile

Power consumption

Fig. shows the diagram of the Residence time distribution. This diagram visualizes both, the maximal (blue) and the minimal (red) residence time across the screw. Moreover the axial mixing coefficient (green) as measure for the mixing process is given over the sections of equal geometry. The variance of the residence time distribution is an integral value to characterise the longitudinal mixing. The larger the value is the better the longitudinal mixing.

Residence time distribution