Numerical modelling of induction heated multi-zones rubber vulcanization process
ISSN: 0332-1649
Article publication date: 6 March 2017
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to research a multi-zone rubber vulcanization process heated by induction.
Design/methodology/approach
The design is an abstract setup model with two zones, where the homogene rubber compound is heated with different regimes. Simulation is completely done in ANSYS Mechanical by the finite element method solution. The research is made mostly simulative.
Findings
The results show that it is possible to obtain a factor-three vulcanization level difference in a core of a 20-mm rubber plate in a distance of less than 60 mm, while the heating is done from the side of the surface.
Originality/value
The originality is the combination of rubber vulcanization with a dynamic heat source in a form of electromagnetic induction applied on the mold form. This allows a high level of control of the vulcanization process of the rubber compound.
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Citation
Ebel, W., Nikanorov, A. and Baake, E. (2017), "Numerical modelling of induction heated multi-zones rubber vulcanization process", COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, Vol. 36 No. 2, pp. 497-503. https://doi.org/10.1108/COMPEL-05-2016-0241
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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