HICTAC
High performance composites for demanding high Temperature applications
| Coordinatore | SWEREA SICOMP AB
Organization address
address: Fibervaegen - Oejebyn 2 contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | Sweden [SE] |
| Totale costo | 847˙658 € |
| EC contributo | 635˙608 € |
| Programma | FP7-JTI
Specific Programme "Cooperation": Joint Technology Initiatives |
| Code Call | SP1-JTI-CS-2012-02 |
| Funding Scheme | JTI-CS |
| Anno di inizio | 2013 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2013-03-01 - 2015-09-30 |
Partecipanti
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SWEREA SICOMP AB
Organization address
address: Fibervaegen - Oejebyn 2 contact info |
SE (PITEA) | coordinator | 534˙408.00 |
| 2 |
NEXAM CHEMICAL AB
Organization address
address: MEDICON VILLAGE - SCHEELEVAGEN 2 contact info |
SE (LUND) | participant | 101˙200.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'One of the major limitations of polymeric composites for structural applications is the ability of the matrix to withstand and maintain load transfer capability at high temperatures. The current project, HicTac, address this drawback and aims at development of composites capable to withstand temperatures above 360 degrees. The technical strategy is to continue the development of polyimide (PI) based chemistries. Such development is already ongoing at one of the partners, Nexam AB – a company that develops and produces high temperature polymers and chemistries. Effort will be spent on adapting and proving that such polymers can be used for manufacturing composite samples and simplified composite structures. This development will be performed at Swerea SICOMP AB - research institute devoted to development of composite material technologies. The properties of the composites material will be thoroughly characterized in terms of mechanical properties under environmental loadings. The project also includes development, manufacturing and testing of simplified but relevant sub-elements as well as manufacturing of a certain number of aerodynamically shaped parts.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
There is tremendous industrial interest in the development of polymeric composites that function well at elevated temperatures. EU-funded scientists could soon deliver the technology leading to plastic aircraft engines in the near future.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
Many industrial and commercial applications require the use of components that withstand very high temperatures. Metals and ceramics have largely filled this need with matrix composites capable of withstanding up to several thousand degrees Celsius. High-temperature polymeric composites would enable applications to take advantage of their lighter weight, better fatigue properties and ductility. Such materials could have significant impact on the weight and subsequent fuel consumption and emissions associated with air transport.
The EU-funded project 'High performance composites for demanding high temperature applications' (HICTAC) expects to deliver durable polymers and composites together with the required large-scale manufacturing technologies. The materials and processes will likely be key enablers for development of tomorrow's eco-friendly aero engines and, in particular, turbofan engines.
Scientists have focused on development of a cost-effective organic matrix resin that performs at 360 degrees Celsius and can be effectively processed into carbon fibre-reinforced organic matrix composite components. Now at its midpoint, the project has nearly reached that goal. The team created a new polymeric resin system with demonstrated thermal stability under the target conditions. Further, the extensive characterisation confirms that the materials should be well-suited to the selected composites manufacturing processes.
During the second and final year, researchers plan to demonstrate the high-temperature polymer composites and associated manufacturing technologies required to support the EU's goals for lightweight and eco-friendly aircraft. They will provide an important alternative to metallic and ceramic composites in numerous industries, establishing a leadership position for the EU in what promises to be a lucrative global market.