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Simulation of mould-filling in RTM process for 3D complex shape thin shell parts

  • Fuhong Dai*
  • , Boming Zhang
  • , Shanyi Du
  • , Zhanjun Wu
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

A program SHELLCV was composed based on 3D shell element by the finite element /control volume method. SHELLCV can simulate the process of mould-filling in RTM for the 3D complex shape thin parts and predict the resin flow front advancement and the distribution of pressure field at any instant in time. Comparing with the analytical solutions, the accuracy and the reliability of SHELLCV program were validated. Numerical examples show SHELLCV program can provide the effective references for the process design such as inlets and outlet arrangement and the pressure of the mold.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)87-91
Number of pages5
JournalFuhe Cailiao Xuebao/Acta Materiae Compositae Sinica
Volume21
Issue number2
StatePublished - Apr 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Finite element/control volume method
  • Flow front
  • Resin transfer molding (RTM)

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