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Microwave assisted curing for carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete with results
Geo-spatial type
Other
Total project cost
€138 982
EU Contribution
€104 236
Project Acronym
WAVECOM
STRIA Roadmaps
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Transport mode
Airborne icon
Transport policies
Societal/Economic issues
Transport sectors
Passenger transport,
Freight transport

Overview

Call for proposal
SP1-JTI-CS-2012-01
Link to CORDIS
Objectives

The main objective of WAVECOM project was the development of a technology suitable for carbon fibre reinforced composites manufacturing based on microwave curing of its raw materials, which includes the selection of the proper additives (dipole organic molecules or nanostructured magnetic materials) and the setup of the system at pilot plant level. A better understanding of potential distortions and residual stress effects of MW was obtained by using Fibre Bragg Grating technology. Tooling materials and their geometrical limitations were obtained as well. Finally, an assessment on the final properties of the composites and the benefits of this technology in economic and ecological terms were also carried out.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
JTI-CS - Joint Technology Initiatives - Clean Sky
Other Programme
JTI-CS-2012-1-GRA-01-044 Design, development and realization of a novel micro-wave based curing device for out-of-autoclave carbon fiber reinforced composite components manufacturing

Results

Executive Summary:

Suitable for carbon fibre reinforced composites, manufacturing based on microwave curing of its raw materials, which has included the selection of the proper additives (dipole organic molecules or nanostructured magnetic materials) and the setup of the system at pilot plant level. A better understanding of potential distortions and residual stress effects of microwave has been obtained by using Fibre Bragg Grating technology. Tooling materials and their geometrical limitations have been obtained as well. Homogeneous temperature profile across the composite cross section and precise temperature control and no deformation have been the key issues for the development.

Further optimisation and development of process in terms of costs, flexibility and sustainability have been evaluated.

Finally, an assessment on the final properties of the composites and the benefits of this technology in economic and ecological terms has been also carried out. These developments have been carried out with a view to up scaling existing technology and developing new technology for industrial implementation.

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Aimplas - Asociacion De Investigacion De Materiales Plasticos Y Conexas
Address
CALLE GUSTAVE EIFFEL 4 PARQUE TECNOLOGICO DE PATERNA, 46980 PATERNA VALENCIA, Spain
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€104 236
Partner Organisations
EU Contribution
€0

Technologies

Technology Theme
Aircraft design and manufacturing
Technology
Combining recycled carbon fibres and bio-fibres in a hybrid non-woven and bio-based epoxy resins
Development phase
Validation

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