Simulation of extrusion of high density polyethylene tubes

Simulation of extrusion of high density polyethylene tubes

The production of extruded polyethylene films rods, tubes and pipes is a typical industrial process that has been extensively investigated over many years. In this study the extrusion of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) tubes was simulated by using the 3D finite element simulation software StarCCM+®...

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Main Authors: Koutelieris Antonios, Kioupi Kyriaki, Haralampous Onoufrios, Kitsakis Konstantinos, Vaxevanidis Nikolaos, Kechagias John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2017-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201711204004
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spelling doaj-d65d808398a342e7886812427aaea2902021-02-02T00:41:57ZengEDP SciencesMATEC Web of Conferences2261-236X2017-01-011120400410.1051/matecconf/201711204004matecconf_imane2017_04004Simulation of extrusion of high density polyethylene tubesKoutelieris Antonios0Kioupi Kyriaki1Haralampous Onoufrios2Kitsakis KonstantinosVaxevanidis Nikolaos3Kechagias John4Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Mechanical Engineering DepartmentTechnological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Mechanical Engineering DepartmentTechnological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Mechanical Engineering DepartmentSchool of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Mechanical Engineering Educators DepartmentTechnological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Mechanical Engineering DepartmentThe production of extruded polyethylene films rods, tubes and pipes is a typical industrial process that has been extensively investigated over many years. In this study the extrusion of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) tubes was simulated by using the 3D finite element simulation software StarCCM+®. The simulation was applied in order to examine the influence of design and operational parameters on the characteristics and the soundness of the tube and for optimizing the overall quality of the product. Two alternative die configurations were studied; one with a four inputs head and the other with an eight inputs head. From the results obtained it is concluded that extrusion with the eight inputs head die design results in better overall pipe quality; this design was implemented successfully in an industrial production line.https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201711204004
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Kioupi Kyriaki
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Kitsakis Konstantinos
Vaxevanidis Nikolaos
Kechagias John
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Simulation of extrusion of high density polyethylene tubes
MATEC Web of Conferences
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title Simulation of extrusion of high density polyethylene tubes
title_short Simulation of extrusion of high density polyethylene tubes
title_full Simulation of extrusion of high density polyethylene tubes
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publishDate 2017-01-01
description The production of extruded polyethylene films rods, tubes and pipes is a typical industrial process that has been extensively investigated over many years. In this study the extrusion of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) tubes was simulated by using the 3D finite element simulation software StarCCM+®. The simulation was applied in order to examine the influence of design and operational parameters on the characteristics and the soundness of the tube and for optimizing the overall quality of the product. Two alternative die configurations were studied; one with a four inputs head and the other with an eight inputs head. From the results obtained it is concluded that extrusion with the eight inputs head die design results in better overall pipe quality; this design was implemented successfully in an industrial production line.
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