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P10229: Composites Autoclave

P10229: Composites Autoclave. Brian Cario: ME Matt Brady: ME Matt DiFrancesco: ME Brandon Allen: EE John Mink: EE. Background: Purpose of an Autoclave. Device for Curing Components Made of Composite Materials Under Heat and Pressure High-Strength, Low Mass Very Low Void Ratio

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P10229: Composites Autoclave

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  1. P10229: Composites Autoclave Brian Cario: ME Matt Brady: ME Matt DiFrancesco: ME Brandon Allen: EE John Mink: EE

  2. Background: Purpose of an Autoclave • Device for Curing Components Made of Composite Materials Under Heat and Pressure • High-Strength, Low Mass • Very Low Void Ratio • 10x Wet Layup 2 Image Courtesy directindustry.com

  3. Senior Design 1 Senior Design 2 Tasks Concept Generation and Selection Complete Pressure Vessel Construction Detailed Design, Ready for Construction Test Pressure Vessel Spec Stock Parts Final Assembly Test Autoclave Deliverables Complete Autoclave Design Complete, Operable Autoclave Partially Built Pressure Vessel Manual for Operation Some Parts Obtained Project Objectives 3

  4. Benchmark: ASC Process Systems Econoclave • 22” Dia x 48” Long Working Volume • 200psig Max Pressure • 500oF Max Temperature • 5oF Temp Uniformity • PC User Interface • Electric Heat • Extensive Safety Systems • Fast-Closing Door • Priced from $85k-$120k plus delivery and setup 4

  5. Potential Users of an Autoclave at RIT • MET Department--Student Projects • Proposed location: Composites Lab • Student Teams: Baja, Formula, Aero • ME Department for Research • CIMS • Future Senior Design Groups • Anyone Needing a super lightweight structure • Possible Outside Users • Future, Unforeseen Uses 5

  6. Why Have an Autoclave at RIT? • Strong lightweight components are becoming increasingly important • Rented Autoclave Time is Rare and Expensive • Production-Scale Utility Bills can reach $750/run • On-Site Option Offers Convenience • Could be Customized for Other Future Uses • Learning Tool • Enables Ongoing, Long-Term Research • Renting Time Could Generate Funding 6

  7. Feature-Cost Comparison to ASC Econoclave; Closest Competitor

  8. Bill Of Materials Part I

  9. Funding Options • Current funds: $4000: Pressure Vessel, Incomplete Stand, Completely designed system • $4500: Complete Pressure Vessel and Complete Stand • $6000: Complete Pressure Vessel, Stand, Heating System, and Pressurization System • $8500: Complete Autoclave as Designed • Design will have all the basic functionality of commercial unit at 1/10 the cost

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