Processing of Miscible Thermoset Blend with Improved Mechanical and Wear Behavior

School Name

Governor's School for Science & Mathematics

Grade Level

12th Grade

Presentation Topic

Engineering

Presentation Type

Mentored

Mentor

Mentor: Srikanth Pilla, Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research

Abstract

The automotive sector is subjected to the regularly-revised Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for improving average fuel economy and vehicular efficiency of cars and trucks produced in the United States. This has led to focus on reducing vehicular weight. A 10% reduction in weight has lead to savings of 7-8% in fuel consumption. Currently used gears and sliding components in automobiles are produced from ceramics due to their excellent high-temperature properties and strong velocity resistance. However, ceramics also suffer from the drawback of high weight due to densities above 5g/cm3. Existing polymers can address this issue, but suffer from rapid deterioration, making them susceptible to wear. Hence, the need exists to develop polymers having the same heat, velocity, and wear resistance, durability, low density, and similar properties to those possessed by ceramics. This work presents an alternative solution in the form of wear-resistant polymers prepared using blends of two components to obtain optimal wear properties with enhanced mechanical performance for manufacturing these components. It is expected that through their integration, wear-resistant polymers will contribute towards significant reduction in vehicular weight of automobiles and help achieve desired environmental standards by 2025.

Location

Wall 223

Start Date

3-25-2017 8:30 AM

Presentation Format

Oral and Written

Group Project

No

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Mar 25th, 8:30 AM

Processing of Miscible Thermoset Blend with Improved Mechanical and Wear Behavior

Wall 223

The automotive sector is subjected to the regularly-revised Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for improving average fuel economy and vehicular efficiency of cars and trucks produced in the United States. This has led to focus on reducing vehicular weight. A 10% reduction in weight has lead to savings of 7-8% in fuel consumption. Currently used gears and sliding components in automobiles are produced from ceramics due to their excellent high-temperature properties and strong velocity resistance. However, ceramics also suffer from the drawback of high weight due to densities above 5g/cm3. Existing polymers can address this issue, but suffer from rapid deterioration, making them susceptible to wear. Hence, the need exists to develop polymers having the same heat, velocity, and wear resistance, durability, low density, and similar properties to those possessed by ceramics. This work presents an alternative solution in the form of wear-resistant polymers prepared using blends of two components to obtain optimal wear properties with enhanced mechanical performance for manufacturing these components. It is expected that through their integration, wear-resistant polymers will contribute towards significant reduction in vehicular weight of automobiles and help achieve desired environmental standards by 2025.