Plastics and composites: Overview and opportunities for the maritime sector
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The document presents an overview of polymer composites and their applications in the maritime sector, emphasizing their benefits such as form freedom, energy efficiency, and low maintenance. It details various types of reinforcements and processing methods, as well as the research initiatives at the Sirris Leuven-Gent Composites Application Lab. The author, Markus Kaufmann, highlights the importance of composites in improving the performance and durability of maritime vessels.
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Plastics and composites: Overview and opportunities for the maritime sector
- 1. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Markus Kaufmann Plastics and composites: Overview and opportunities for the maritime sector
- 2. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Some words about Background in composites and aircraft structures ETH Zurich KTH Stockholm Project Engineer Program Manager Composites Sirris SLC-Lab Sailing experience Optimist 420 FAM Klepper
- 3. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | A hub for composite innovations Sirris Leuven-Gent Composites Application Lab Open initiative by KU Leuven, UGent and Sirris Conducts research & development of Novel material and composite textiles Enhanced composite processes New products R&D is done by means of Bilateral, confidential projects Collective research projects
- 4. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | What are polymer composites? A combination of fibers (carbon, glass, flax, etc.) and a polymer matrix (epoxy, PA, PP) to create outstanding properties Race bike BMW i3 Aircraft part Concert hall Azerbaijan Tram nose Bombardier Part of steering column
- 5. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Fiber reinforced composite material Matrix Conform to the mold and consolidate Harden through: curing (thermoset) or cooling (thermoplastics) Reinforcement Blend fibers and matrix (impregnation)
- 6. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Processing of thermoset composites Fibers Pressure Composite curing time = f (temperature) matrix resin hardener thermoset resin
- 7. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Reinforcement material / fibers the three classics glass carbon aramid (Kevlar速 or Twaron速) new fibers PP fibers (self-reinforced Curv速, Pure速, Tegris速) UHMwPE (Dyneema速, Spectra速) Basalt fibers Natural fibers
- 8. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Reinforcement material / fibers the three classics glass carbon aramid (Kevlar速 or Twaron速) new fibers PP fibers (self-reinforced Curv速, Pure速, Tegris速) UHMwPE (Dyneema速, Spectra速) Basalt fibers Natural fibers
- 9. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Typical thermoset matrix systems Work horses Specials
- 10. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Hand layup
- 11. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Vacuum assisted resin infusion (VARI) Dinghy
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- 16. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Single sided mold
- 17. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | march 2009 Composites production technology 17 Boat hull and deck in Resin Transfer Molding
- 18. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | march 2009 Composites production technology 18
- 19. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | march 2009 Composites production technology 19
- 20. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | march 2009 Composites production technology 20
- 21. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | march 2009 Composites production technology 21
- 22. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | march 2009 Composites production technology 22
- 23. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Cost-efficiency vs. production quantity Source: unknown / VARI
- 24. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Hull assembly
- 25. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Rotomolding of plastics compounds
- 26. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Why composites in maritime industry? Form Form freedom at relatively low cost with glass fiber composites Performance Energy saving with lighter structures and superstructures Increased impact and shock absorption using aramid High stiffness using carbon fibers Use of non-magnetic materials, radar absorbing coatings, etc. Maintenance Composites are non-corrosive and require less maintenance Repairable
- 27. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | From dinghies to very large vessels 27m 75m73m20m 14m2.3m
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- 29. 2/4/2015息 Sirris | www.sirris.be | info@sirris.be | Thank you for your attention Markus Kaufmann Program Manager Composites M. +32 (498) 91 94 91 markus.kaufmann@sirris.be Address Sirris Leuven-Gent Composites Application Lab Celestijnenlaan 300C 3001 Heverlee