ISSN:
0032-3888
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
A theoretical model is proposed for curing thermosetting polymers. The following heat transfer mechanisms are taken into account: convection through the heated fluid-mold interface, conduction through the resin, and heat generated by chemical reaction. To study the influence of the convective heat in the curing step of the polymers, different external heating fluids are considered. Several chemical systems are used in the simulation. The results show that an apoxy requires precise control of thermal runaway. Criteria for processability are established and they provide a cycle time without promoting a damaging exotherm.
Additional Material:
11 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pen.760351905
