Consolidation process model for film stacking glass/PPS laminates

Grouve, W.J.B. and Akkerman, R. (2010) Consolidation process model for film stacking glass/PPS laminates. Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 39 (3-5). pp. 208-215. ISSN 1465-8011

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Abstract:	A model is proposed to optimise the processing parameters for the consolidation of glass/polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) laminates using a film stacking procedure. In a split approach, the heating and consolidation phase are treated separately. The heating phase is modelled using the one-dimensional heat conduction equation with variable thermal diffusivities. The model shows good agreement with experimental results. The consolidation phase is modelled using Darcy’s law to predict the bundle impregnation time. The model predicts an impregnation time in the order of seconds, which is significantly shorter than the typical consolidation time of approximately 15 min used in practice. The impregnation model is validated in a comprehensive experimental programme, which included optical microscopy and mechanical testing. The experiments show that the consolidation time can indeed be shortened significantly for the glass/PPS system under consideration.
Item Type:	Article
Copyright:	© 2010 Ingenta
Faculty:	Engineering Technology (CTW)
Research Chair:	Production Technology (PT)
Research Group:	Design, Production and Management (DPM)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/75450
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/174328910X12647080902457
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