Electrofusion Welding Process Optimization Using a Coupled Numerical and Experimental Approach
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Y. Tillier
, Z. Chebbo , M. Vincent , A. Boujlal und D. Gueugnaut
Abstract
In the water and gas distribution industry, electrofusion is one of the main techniques used for welding polyethylene pipes. In order to help understanding the origin of some defects discovered recently and to optimize and predict the welding quality, we developed a coupled numerical and experimental approach. Our numerical model, that computes a weld quality index based on molecular interdiffusion, is able to reasonably well predict whether welding will occur or not depending on the welding conditions imposed.
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- Contents
- Contents
- Regular Contributed Articles
- Analysis of Residual Stresses in Blow Molded Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottles Using Creep Model
- Crystallization Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Nanosilica-Reinforced Isotactic Polypropylene Composites
- The Development of a Multi-Axis Magnetic Roller for Micro-Structure Transfer Embossing Processing Technology
- Simplified Modeling of Convection and Radiation Heat Transfer during Infrared Heating of PET Sheets and Preforms
- Electrofusion Welding Process Optimization Using a Coupled Numerical and Experimental Approach
- Synthesis and Evaluation of Amides as Slip Additives in Polypropylene
- Hole Fraction Dependence on Linear Viscosity of PS, PP and ABS
- Toughening of Polylactide by Bio-Based and Petroleum-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Paste Extrusion and Mechanical Properties of PTFE
- PPS News
- PPS News