Process Modeling of Heat Transfer and Crystallization in Complex Shapes Thermoplastic Composites

Abstract

Heat transfer and crystallization kinetics during the processing of thermo plastic composite materials are modeled mathematically in order to predict the tempera ture and degree of crystallinity as a function of position and time. The model can accom modate complex geometries, variable properties as well as a choice of boundary conditions. The model was verified by comparison with experimental results.