Thermal simulation of electrically heated tools for composite manufacturing

Authors
Liu, XL Lam, YC Chiu, WK
Citation
Xl. Liu et al., Thermal simulation of electrically heated tools for composite manufacturing, POLYM POL C, 8(6), 2000, pp. 403-412
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
POLYMERS & POLYMER COMPOSITES
ISSN journal
09673911 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
403 - 412
Database
ISI
SICI code
0967-3911(2000)8:6<403:TSOEHT>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
This paper describes a finite element procedure for the simulation of the t hermal response of integrally and electrically heated tools for composite m anufacturing. In particular, a methodology is developed to simulate tempera ture control of the electrical heating. Applications of the procedure were demonstrated through simulation of the thermal responses of two electricall y heated tools using different temperature control strategies. The predicte d responses were found to be in good agreement with the experimental measur ements.