A simulation software for the prediction of thermal and mechanical properties of wood plastic composites

Ritu G., . and Norrozila S., . and Arun G., . and Mohammad Dalour H. B, . (2014) A simulation software for the prediction of thermal and mechanical properties of wood plastic composites. [Proceedings Paper]

Modelling and simulation has become an important tool in research and development. Simulation models are used to develop better understanding of the internal properties and impact ofvarious parameters on the final quality of the product or process. Simulation model reduces the number of experiments and saves the wastage of material time and money and are widely used in automobile industry aircrafts manufacturing process engineering training for military health care sector and many more. Wood Plastic Composite WPC is a biocomposite made by mixing wood fibers and plastic granules together at high temperature by compression molding or injection molding. A large quantity of WPC is rejected due to poor quality and low mechanical strength. There is a need to improve the understanding of the wood plastic composites with both theoretical and experimental analysis. The impact of various parameters and processing conditions on the final product is not known to the industry people due to less simulation model in this field. A new simulation software WPC Soft is developed to predict the mechanical and thermal properties of WPC. Previous existing mechanical models were taken for the further development. The mathematical equations were modified and few other parameters were included the algorithms for calculation are also improved. The software can predict the mechanical and thermal properties of WPc. The simulation results were validated with the experimental results and it was observed that the predicted values are close to the experimental values. With the further refining of the model prediction can be further improved. It will be a useful tool in the hands of researchers and industry people to improve the quality of WPC. The users require very little knowledge of computers for its operation.

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Modelling and simulation has become an important tool in research and development. Simulation models are used to develop better understanding of the internal properties and impact ofvarious parameters on the final quality of the product or process. Simulation model reduces the number of experiments and saves the wastage of material time and money and are widely used in automobile industry aircrafts manufacturing process engineering training for military health care sector and many more. Wood Plastic Composite WPC is a biocomposite made by mixing wood fibers and plastic granules together at high temperature by compression molding or injection molding. A large quantity of WPC is rejected due to poor quality and low mechanical strength. There is a need to improve the understanding of the wood plastic composites with both theoretical and experimental analysis. The impact of various parameters and processing conditions on the final product is not known to the industry people due to less simulation model in this field. A new simulation software WPC Soft is developed to predict the mechanical and thermal properties of WPC. Previous existing mechanical models were taken for the further development. The mathematical equations were modified and few other parameters were included the algorithms for calculation are also improved. The software can predict the mechanical and thermal properties of WPc. The simulation results were validated with the experimental results and it was observed that the predicted values are close to the experimental values. With the further refining of the model prediction can be further improved. It will be a useful tool in the hands of researchers and industry people to improve the quality of WPC. The users require very little knowledge of computers for its operation.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia TP339 B615 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Wood
AGROVOC Term:	Plastics
AGROVOC Term:	Simulation
AGROVOC Term:	Heat transfer
AGROVOC Term:	Mechanical properties
AGROVOC Term:	Thermal treatment
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12104

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