Název projektu:
PS - EUREKA ACQUEAU - Development of Commingled Hybrid Yarn Reinforced Polyethylene Composite Pipe (11 TR 99PB 3LVV)
Popis:
A Turkish research and development performing company, on pipeline technologies, energy production and management, advanced materials, computational modeling and analysis fields in addition to fluid transportation subjects, is preparing a project proposal to EUREKA ACQUEAU 4 call. The project aims to develop commingled hybrid yarn reinforced polyethylene composite pipe. The company, acting as a partner, is looking for universities, SMEs and research institutions to participate to this project.
A Turkish company, that has wide scientific and manufacturing experiences based on productive cooperation with universities for many years, has research projects on pipeline technologies, agriculture, biomedical science, energy production and management, advanced materials science, computational modeling and analysis fields in addition to fluid transportation subjects.
The Turkish company will aplly with a project proposal to EUREKA ACQUEAU 4 call. The project aims to develop commingled hybrid yarn reinforced polyethylene composite pipe.
Currently, continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic pipes (RTP) are produced by using pre-impregnated reinforcement tapes (prepreg), however this technology is not suitable to produce composite fittings for RTPs. In fittings development, some kinds of termoset resin materials are still in use.
In RTP production, prepreg used is reinforced uniaxially. In order to apply biaxial reinforcement, either two uniaxial (each at different axis) prepregs or a woven/ knitted/ braided fabric shall be used. However, for fabric application purposes, wetting of fabric with the matrix material is problematic. In addition to wetting problem, bonding between currently used reinfrocement fibers and polyethylene itself is another problem.
Commingled hybrid yarn technology can be a good solution to these wetting and bonding problems, in the applications given above. Commingled hybrid yarns consist of reinforcing fibers and the matrix component in the form of filaments. Structure of this yarn type enables a flexible solution for thermoplastic reinforcement. Matrix filaments in the yarn melt while heat is applied, and so, wetting occurs with high efficiency.
Due to its flexibility, chemical/moisture/corrosion resistance, and many other advantages, polyethylene is a widely used raw material in the pipe industry. However, there is no polyethylene commingled hybrid yarn available, it needs to be developed. Thus, a perfect solution for wetting and bonding problems is an objective.
Commingled hybrid yarns can be used in their own form or in processed forms (woven, knitted, braided etc) in RTP and fittings production, especially for large diameters (› 400 mm). Some research studies may be needed in developing commingled yarn processing methods.
It is also necessary to work on filament winding of these commingled hybrid yarns. This part includes filament winding for production RTP fittings, in addition to production of RTP itself. Winding apparatus for fittings production shall be a multiaxis equipment, and a detailed design, modelling and analysis (both composite analysis for plies and mechanical analysis for the winding mechanism itself) study is required.
Throughout the project, filament winding geometries of prepreg plies shall be theoretically and numerically modeled.
At the end of the project, produced RTP and fittings shall be tested and their quality shall be evaluated.
Therefore, project includes 5 work packages:
1. Development of commingled hybrid yarns (carbon - PE; glass - PE; aramid - PE)
2. Development of a processing technique for yarns (weaving, knitting, braiding)
3. Development of winding equipment for large diameter (D › 400 mm) thermoplastic composite pipes and fittings production for large diameter pipes.
4. Development of theoretical and/or numerical model for resulting product and processes.
5. Testing and quality verification of developed thermoplastic composite pipes and fittings.
In this respect, the Turkish company is looking for a company to develop a commingled hybrid yarn. Another company that is an expert company on fiber processing is sought to develop new weaving/knitting approaches and new braiding designs especially for the reinforcement of large diameter thermoplastic fittings.
A research institute working on composite materials design and development having mechanical analysis skills is needed to perform the required research. Another partner, preferably having an accredited laboratory facility and test design skills responsible from quality verification of the pipes and fittings developed during the project is also sought.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
-Call Information:
EUREKA - ACQUEAU Call 4, Pipes, materials and coating.
-Call Deadline:
Project Outline Submission: 29 July 2011
Full Project Proposal Submission: 24 October 2011
-Proposal Development Stage:
Under Preparation
EU funding requested for the project:
- Total budget: depending upon the project partners
- EU funding rate depends on the country
A Turkish company, that has wide scientific and manufacturing experiences based on productive cooperation with universities for many years, has research projects on pipeline technologies, agriculture, biomedical science, energy production and management, advanced materials science, computational modeling and analysis fields in addition to fluid transportation subjects.
The Turkish company will aplly with a project proposal to EUREKA ACQUEAU 4 call. The project aims to develop commingled hybrid yarn reinforced polyethylene composite pipe.
Currently, continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic pipes (RTP) are produced by using pre-impregnated reinforcement tapes (prepreg), however this technology is not suitable to produce composite fittings for RTPs. In fittings development, some kinds of termoset resin materials are still in use.
In RTP production, prepreg used is reinforced uniaxially. In order to apply biaxial reinforcement, either two uniaxial (each at different axis) prepregs or a woven/ knitted/ braided fabric shall be used. However, for fabric application purposes, wetting of fabric with the matrix material is problematic. In addition to wetting problem, bonding between currently used reinfrocement fibers and polyethylene itself is another problem.
Commingled hybrid yarn technology can be a good solution to these wetting and bonding problems, in the applications given above. Commingled hybrid yarns consist of reinforcing fibers and the matrix component in the form of filaments. Structure of this yarn type enables a flexible solution for thermoplastic reinforcement. Matrix filaments in the yarn melt while heat is applied, and so, wetting occurs with high efficiency.
Due to its flexibility, chemical/moisture/corrosion resistance, and many other advantages, polyethylene is a widely used raw material in the pipe industry. However, there is no polyethylene commingled hybrid yarn available, it needs to be developed. Thus, a perfect solution for wetting and bonding problems is an objective.
Commingled hybrid yarns can be used in their own form or in processed forms (woven, knitted, braided etc) in RTP and fittings production, especially for large diameters (› 400 mm). Some research studies may be needed in developing commingled yarn processing methods.
It is also necessary to work on filament winding of these commingled hybrid yarns. This part includes filament winding for production RTP fittings, in addition to production of RTP itself. Winding apparatus for fittings production shall be a multiaxis equipment, and a detailed design, modelling and analysis (both composite analysis for plies and mechanical analysis for the winding mechanism itself) study is required.
Throughout the project, filament winding geometries of prepreg plies shall be theoretically and numerically modeled.
At the end of the project, produced RTP and fittings shall be tested and their quality shall be evaluated.
Therefore, project includes 5 work packages:
1. Development of commingled hybrid yarns (carbon - PE; glass - PE; aramid - PE)
2. Development of a processing technique for yarns (weaving, knitting, braiding)
3. Development of winding equipment for large diameter (D › 400 mm) thermoplastic composite pipes and fittings production for large diameter pipes.
4. Development of theoretical and/or numerical model for resulting product and processes.
5. Testing and quality verification of developed thermoplastic composite pipes and fittings.
In this respect, the Turkish company is looking for a company to develop a commingled hybrid yarn. Another company that is an expert company on fiber processing is sought to develop new weaving/knitting approaches and new braiding designs especially for the reinforcement of large diameter thermoplastic fittings.
A research institute working on composite materials design and development having mechanical analysis skills is needed to perform the required research. Another partner, preferably having an accredited laboratory facility and test design skills responsible from quality verification of the pipes and fittings developed during the project is also sought.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
-Call Information:
EUREKA - ACQUEAU Call 4, Pipes, materials and coating.
-Call Deadline:
Project Outline Submission: 29 July 2011
Full Project Proposal Submission: 24 October 2011
-Proposal Development Stage:
Under Preparation
EU funding requested for the project:
- Total budget: depending upon the project partners
- EU funding rate depends on the country
Požadavky na partnera:
Requested Cooperation: Joint further development
- Type of partner sought: Preferably SME but may be bigger, Research Institution, University.
- Specific area of activity of the partner:
Partner 1: Hybrid yarn development.
Partner 2 Fiber processing. Partner 3 Research on composite materials design and development.
Partner 4 responsible from quality verification of the pipes and fittings developed during the project.
- Task to be performed: Development of commingled hybrid yarn reinforced polyethylene composite pipe.
- Type of partner sought: Preferably SME but may be bigger, Research Institution, University.
- Specific area of activity of the partner:
Partner 1: Hybrid yarn development.
Partner 2 Fiber processing. Partner 3 Research on composite materials design and development.
Partner 4 responsible from quality verification of the pipes and fittings developed during the project.
- Task to be performed: Development of commingled hybrid yarn reinforced polyethylene composite pipe.
Obchodní firma/fyzická osoba:
Technologické inovační centrum s.r.o.
Sídlo/Místo podnikání:
Vavrečkova 5262
760 01 Zlín
760 01 Zlín
Kontaktní osoba:
Lenka Kostelníková
Email:
Telefon:
+420 739 570 792
