A Model of Foam Density Prediction for Expanded Perlite Composites
Multiple sets of variables associated with expanded perlite particle consolidation in foam manufacturing were analyzed to develop a model for predicting perlite foam density. The consolidation of perlite particles based on the flotation method and compaction involves numerous variables leading to th...
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| description | Multiple sets of variables associated with expanded perlite particle consolidation in foam manufacturing were analyzed to develop a model for predicting perlite foam density. The consolidation of perlite particles based on the flotation method and compaction involves numerous variables leading to the final perlite foam density. The variables include binder content, compaction ratio, perlite particle size, various perlite particle densities and porosities, and various volumes of perlite at different stages of process. The developed model was found to be useful not only for prediction of foam density but also for optimization between compaction ratio and binder content to achieve a desired density. Experimental verification was conducted using a range of foam densities (0.15 – 0.5 g/cm3) produced with a range of compaction ratios (1.5 – 3.5), a range of sodium silicate contents (0.05 – 0.35 g/ml) in dilution, a range of expanded perlite particle sizes (1 – 4 mm), and various perlite densities (such as skeletal, material, bulk, and envelope densities). A close agreement between predictions and experimental results was found. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-72c58a89a185428fb3d2e0a03b2bb2762022-12-21T23:03:03ZengEDP SciencesMATEC Web of Conferences2261-236X2015-01-01260100210.1051/matecconf/20152601002matecconf_acmme2015_01002A Model of Foam Density Prediction for Expanded Perlite CompositesArifuzzaman MdKim Ho SungMultiple sets of variables associated with expanded perlite particle consolidation in foam manufacturing were analyzed to develop a model for predicting perlite foam density. The consolidation of perlite particles based on the flotation method and compaction involves numerous variables leading to the final perlite foam density. The variables include binder content, compaction ratio, perlite particle size, various perlite particle densities and porosities, and various volumes of perlite at different stages of process. The developed model was found to be useful not only for prediction of foam density but also for optimization between compaction ratio and binder content to achieve a desired density. Experimental verification was conducted using a range of foam densities (0.15 – 0.5 g/cm3) produced with a range of compaction ratios (1.5 – 3.5), a range of sodium silicate contents (0.05 – 0.35 g/ml) in dilution, a range of expanded perlite particle sizes (1 – 4 mm), and various perlite densities (such as skeletal, material, bulk, and envelope densities). A close agreement between predictions and experimental results was found.http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20152601002 |
| spellingShingle | Arifuzzaman Md Kim Ho Sung A Model of Foam Density Prediction for Expanded Perlite Composites MATEC Web of Conferences |
| title | A Model of Foam Density Prediction for Expanded Perlite Composites |
| title_full | A Model of Foam Density Prediction for Expanded Perlite Composites |
| title_fullStr | A Model of Foam Density Prediction for Expanded Perlite Composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Model of Foam Density Prediction for Expanded Perlite Composites |
| title_short | A Model of Foam Density Prediction for Expanded Perlite Composites |
| title_sort | model of foam density prediction for expanded perlite composites |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20152601002 |
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