Mold filling simulation in reaction injection molding

Nishit N. Sahay, Danny D. Reible

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Abstract

A two dimensional model is developed for the flow, extent of reaction, and temperature changes during filling of an irregular shaped mold during reaction injection molding (RIM) process. The model is based upon the solution of Navier Stokes equations for pressure and velocity with viscosity dependent on the temperature and concentration fields. The simulation are conducted in a simple two dimensional domain (A rectangular channel with a forward facing step) using a finite element analysis package FIDAP. Rectangular elements with moving nodes are employed to prevent element distortion, and a free surface is assumed at the liquid-air interface. The relevant dimensionless groups are identified.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Finite Element Analysis in Fluid Dynamics - 1992
PublisherPubl by ASME
Pages69-72
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0791810666
StatePublished - 1992
EventWinter Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Anaheim, CA, USA
Duration: Nov 8 1992Nov 13 1992

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FED
Volume137

Conference

ConferenceWinter Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
CityAnaheim, CA, USA
Period11/8/9211/13/92

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