Pultrusion
State-of-the-Art Process Models with Applications

A systematic approach to pultrusion process optimization that is supported by process modeling, simulation and case studies

Ismet Baran (Author)

9780323916134, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 12 June 2023

266 pages, 120 illustrations (20 in full color)
23.5 x 19 x 1.7 cm, 0.45 kg

Pultrusion: State-of-the-Art Process Models with Applications, Second Edition is a detailed guide to pultrusion, providing methodical coverage of process models and computation simulation, governing principles and science, and key challenges to help readers enable process optimization and scale-up. This new edition has been revised and expanded to include the latest advances, state-of-the-art process models, and governing principles. The main challenges in pultrusion, such as the process induced residual stresses, shape distortions, thermal history, species conversion, phase changes, impregnation of the reinforcements and pulling force are described, with related examples are provided.

1. Introduction to Pultrusion
2. Main Challenges during the Pultrusion Process
3. Internal Geometry of a Pultruded Product
4. Thermokinetics and Curing Behaviour in Pultrusion
5. Residual Stresses and Shape Distortions in Pultrusion
6. Resin Flow and Reinforcement Impregnation in Pultrusion
7. Pulling Force Analysis in Pultrusion
8. Reliability Analysis of the Pultrusion Process
9. Process Optimisation and Design in Pultrusion
10. Summary of Pultrusion, Process Modelling, and Optimization

Subject Areas: Computer science [UY], Materials science [TGM], Mechanical engineering [TGB], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP], Maths for engineers [TBJ], Technology: general issues [TB]