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Plastic Cover For Marine Engine

Project

PLASTICO - Plastic Cover For Marine Engine


Funding origin:
Italy
Italy
STRIA Roadmaps:
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Vehicle design and manufacturing
Transport mode:
Waterborne
Waterborne
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Freight transport
Duration:
Start date: 09/05/2017,
End date: 01/02/2019

Status: Finished
Funding details:
Total cost:
€1 051 530
EU Contribution:
€802 364

Overview

Objectives:

The PLASTICO project aimed to formulate a new polymer matrix composite for the production of a marine engine cover in order to meet the reference regulatory requirements (SOLAS).

Methodology:

The multifunctional material was designed as a substitute for aluminum, currently in use, and is characterised by the following characteristics:

  • low weight,
  • sound absorption,
  • mechanical,
  • thermal and flame resistance,
  • thermal insulation, and
  • low volatility.

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