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JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Volume 39, Issue 17, Pages 1519-1539Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
DOI: 10.1177/0021998305051083
Keywords
dielectric sensors; resin transfer molding; composite material manufacturing; adaptive control
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Feed-forward adaptive control of resin transfer molding (RTM) processes is crucial for producing a high yield of usable parts for industrial applications. The enabling technique for this process is non-invasive monitoring of the fill-front position and the degree of cure of the resin as it is injected into the mold. Successful implementation of a sensing system capable of meeting these criteria will result in a high yield of composite parts that can be used for the next generation of aircraft. This article articulates the possibility of a hybrid sensing system for multiparameter monitoring during RTM processes. It addresses the fundamental engineering trade-offs between penetration depth and signal strength, discussing how to account for fringing electric field (FEF) effects present in the system. FEF effects hinder the measurement accuracy of the sensor system. This article describes how these effects are addressed using a mapping algorithm that is developed using numerical simulations of the experimental setup. The experimental setup utilizes a rectangular RTM tool and a water-glycerin mixture which simulates mechanical properties of epoxy resins, prior to cure. Modeling of the FEF effects helps to achieve high measurement accuracy of the fill front location.
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