Drawing high-performance glass fiber lightguides at high speeds

1985 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. L. Blyler ◽  
F. V. Dimarcello ◽  
J. C. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Glass Fiber ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Speeds ◽  
Fiber Lightguides

scholarly journals The Mechanical Properties and Damage Evolution of UHPC Reinforced with Glass Fibers and High-Performance Polypropylene Fibers

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2455
Author(s):  
Jiayuan He ◽  
Weizhen Chen ◽  
Boshan Zhang ◽  
Jiangjiang Yu ◽  
Hang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Damage Evolution ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Ultra High Performance Concrete ◽  
Concrete Damaged Plasticity ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Experimental Values

Due to the sharp and corrosion-prone features of steel fibers, there is a demand for ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) reinforced with nonmetallic fibers. In this paper, glass fiber (GF) and the high-performance polypropylene (HPP) fiber were selected to prepare UHPC, and the effects of different fibers on the compressive, tensile and bending properties of UHPC were investigated, experimentally and numerically. Then, the damage evolution of UHPC was further studied numerically, adopting the concrete damaged plasticity (CDP) model. The difference between the simulation values and experimental values was within 5.0%, verifying the reliability of the numerical model. The results indicate that 2.0% fiber content in UHPC provides better mechanical properties. In addition, the glass fiber was more significant in strengthening the effect. Compared with HPP-UHPC, the compressive, tensile and flexural strength of GF-UHPC increased by about 20%, 30% and 40%, respectively. However, the flexural toughness indexes I5, I10 and I20 of HPP-UHPC were about 1.2, 2.0 and 3.8 times those of GF-UHPC, respectively, showing that the toughening effect of the HPP fiber is better.

Mechanical and thermal properties of polyoxymethylene-matrix composites filled with multi-walled carbon nanotubes-coated milled glass fiber

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (15) ◽  
pp. 1961-1976
Author(s):  
Xu Xiangmin ◽  
Hongxiang Zhang ◽  
Tong Beibei ◽  
Li Binjie ◽  
Yudong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Crystallization Temperature ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties

The advanced multifunctional filler has become one of the main challenges in developing high-performance polymer composites. In this study, the acid-treated multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were adhered to the surface of milled glass fiber under the combined effect of 3-aminopropyltriethyloxy silane and tetraethyl orthosilicate to fabricate a hierarchical fiber (MWCNTs-MGF). The morphologies of the hierarchical fibers were characterized using field-emission scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope, which showed evidence of a coating layer of MWCNTs on each fiber surface. The MWCNTs-MGF was employed as a multifunctional filler to prepare polyoxymethylene-based composites using a twin-screw extruder by melt blending. The obtained composites exhibited improved mechanical and thermal properties. The composite tensile strength and notched impact strength and Young's modulus increased by 10%, 32%, and 32%, respectively, as the MWCNTs-MGF content varies from 0 to 10 wt.%. Meanwhile, the reinforcing and toughing mechanisms of MWCNTs-MGF were also elaborated by analyzing the interfacial adhesion and fracture morphologies of the composites. Moreover, the study on thermal stability and crystallization behavior indicated that the polyoxymethylene/MWCNTs-MGF composites had higher thermal stability, crystallization temperature, and crystallinity as compared to the polymer matrix. The improvement of thermal stability originates from the unique surface structure of MWCNTs-MGF, while the increase in crystallization temperature and crystallinity is due to the strong heterogeneous nucleation ability of the hierarchical fibers.

Studying Mechanical Properties Specially Fatigue Behavior of (Polyether Ether Ketone)/Glass Fiber Composites in Aerospace Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 666 ◽  
pp. 8-16
Author(s):  
A. Saad Najim ◽  
Mohammed Adwaa
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Glass Fiber Composites ◽  
Aerospace Applications ◽  
Polyether Ether Ketone ◽  
High Performance Composite ◽  
Ether Ketone

This work deals with studying the mechanical properties specially fatigue behavior for high performance composite materials of poly ether ether ketone (PEEK)/glass fiber, which are used in Aircraft Industry. Two materials have been used: (PEEK natural) and (PEEK+30% glass fiber).To identify the type of (PEEK), infrared (FTIR) test has been conducted. X-ray test has been used to measure the (PEEK) crystalline ,also the tensile properties, impact strength and the fatigue test are performed.The results show that FTIR test peaks are for standard PEEK polymer and that GFRP increases the crystalline of (PEEK) material , while the tensile , impact and fatigue properties of (PEEK) decreases by adding GF to PEEK .

The Role of High Performance Foil Bearings in Advanced, Oil-Free, High-Speed Motor Driven Compressors

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
James F. Walton ◽  
Michael J. Tomaszewski ◽  
H. Heshmat
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Foil Bearings ◽  
High Speeds ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Rolling Element ◽  
Temperature Capability ◽  
Full Speed ◽  
Bearing System

The demand for high power density, reliable, low maintenance, oil-free turbomachinery imposes significant demands on the bearing system. The full benefits of high speed, motor driven machines, for example are realized at speeds exceeding the capabilities of rolling element bearings. The high speeds, and requirement for oil-free operation in fuel cell applications also make conventional liquid lubricated bearings an undesirable alternative. The modern, oil-free foil bearing provides an excellent alternative, with its low power loss, damping for smooth high-speed operation and shock tolerance, elevated temperature capability and long maintenance free life. In this paper, the application of modern foil bearings to two different high-speed, oil-free compressors is discussed. In each application, foil bearings support a multi-component rotor operating at speeds above 70,000 RPM. Stable and reliable operation over the full speed range is demonstrated in each case. These applications also required low bearing start-up torque for compatibility with the torque characteristics of the integral motor. This work discusses the rotor bearing system design, the development program approach, and the results of testing to date.

Performance of Air-Lubricated Hydrodynamic Bearing Spindles for Laser Scanners

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (3) ◽  
pp. 609-614 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Tanaka ◽  
H. Muraki
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Hydrodynamic Bearing ◽  
Vibration Resistance ◽  
High Speeds ◽  
Laser Printers ◽  
Laser Scanners

This paper reports on the performance of air-lubricated bearing spindles for high-speed laser scanners using newly developed bearings. Experimental results confirmed that these spindles have adequate performance including floating stability, endurance, vibration-resistance at high-speeds, and start-stop endurance for laser scanners. These spindles are already mass-produced and used in laser printers and digital color copiers, so their high performance and endurance are proven.

scholarly journals Review on the Effect of the Phenomenon of Cavitation in Combustion Efficiency and the Role of Biofuels as a Solution against Cavitation

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 7265
Author(s):  
Ludovic Lamoot ◽  
Brady Manescau ◽  
Khaled Chetehouna ◽  
Nicolas Gascoin
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Combustion Efficiency ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Cavitation Phenomenon ◽  
Heat Engines ◽  
High Speeds

Concerning the problem of wanting the performance of heat engines used in the automotive, aeronautics, and aerospace industries, researchers and engineers are working on various possibilities for improving combustion efficiency, including the reduction of gases such as CO, NOx, and SOx. Such improvements would also help reduce greenhouse gases. For this, research and development has focused on one factor that has a significant impact on the performance of these engines: the phenomenon of cavitation. In fact, most high-performance heat engines are fitted with a high-speed fuel supply system. These high speeds lead to the formation of the phenomenon of cavitation generating instabilities in the flow and subsequently causing disturbances in the combustion process and in the efficiency of the engine. In this review article, it is a question of making a state-of-the-art review on the various studies which have dealt with the characterization of the phenomenon of cavitation and addressing the possible means that can be put in place to reduce its effects. The bibliographic study was carried out based on five editors who are very involved in this theme. From the census carried out, it has been shown that there are many works which deal with the means of optimization that must be implemented in order to fight against the phenomenon of cavitation. Among these solutions, there is the optimization of the geometry of the injector in which the fuel flows and there is the type of fuel used. Indeed, it is shown that the use of a biofuel, which, by its higher viscosity, decreases the effects of cavitation. Most of these jobs are performed under cold fluidic conditions; however, there is little or no work that directly addresses the effect of cavitation on the combustion process. Consequently, this review article highlights the importance of carrying out research work, with the objective of characterizing the effect of cavitation on the combustion process and the need to use a biofuel as an inhibitor solution on the cavitation phenomenon and as a means of energy transition.

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