Open AccessDesign and Analysis of GFRP-Al Composite Material for the Replacement of LPG Cylinder
Author(s) -
V. Velmurugan,
U. Tamilarasan,
V. Suvarna Kumar
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of engineering and advanced technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2249-8958
DOI - 10.35940/ijeat.a9426.109119
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , epoxy , fibre reinforced plastic , composite number , corrosion , alloy , cylinder , butane , specific strength , glass fiber , pressure vessel , mechanical engineering , engineering , biochemistry , chemistry , catalysis
Composites are being used as an effective alternate replacement of various traditional metals and alloys. They possess very high mechanical properties and high corrosion resistance. With high strength to weight ratio, the composites are widely used to withstand high stress. GFRP are the composites having Glass fibers as reinforcements and epoxy resin as matrix. With the addition of Al alloy powder to the epoxy matrix, an enhanced mechanical property is observed. The existing domestic LPG cylinders are made up of low carbon steel with suitable heat treatment. It is used to store the mixture of Butane and Propane under high pressure. However, the gross weight of the cylinder is very high which makes handling difficult. The aim of this paper is to replace the traditional LPG cylinders with GFRP- Al composite which is less dense than the traditional steel, however having significant mechanical properties that satisfy the safety standards.