Objective
SIMUTOOL will develop a simulation platform for the manufacturing of composites through microwave MW heating. The simulation will include the electromagnetic field coupled with heat transfer mechanisms that take place during the production process. It will also include the process control loop which will enable the optimum design of the manufacturing process
One of the major outputs of the simulation platform will be the successful design of a ceramic matrix composite tool with a MW absorbing layer in order to maximise the energy saving potential of the MW heating process.
The project addresses the manufacturing issues of MW heating of composites which stem from the lack of understanding of the basic physics of the process (the most important item being how carbon fibers interact with the microwave field). The project will increase the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the MW heating of composites process to 6-7
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Field of science
- /natural sciences/computer and information sciences/software
- /engineering and technology/materials engineering/ceramics
- /social sciences/economics and business/economics/production economics
- /engineering and technology/electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering/electronic engineering/sensors
- /engineering and technology/materials engineering/composites/carbon fiber
- /engineering and technology/electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering/electronic engineering/automation and control systems
Programme(s)
Call for proposal
H2020-FoF-2015
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation action
Coordinator
CB21 6AL Cambridge
United Kingdom
Participants (7)
44340 Bouguenais
44321 Nantes Cedex 3
153 44 Gerakas
94528 Rungis
96047 Bamberg
92000 Nanterre
31700 Blagnac
