Filament winding
Filament winding is a precision technique for crafting Type IV pressure vessels, wrapping carbon fiber strands around a cylindrical mandrel for strong yet lightweight structures. Ideal for high-strength applications, this method ensures durability and efficiency.
Type IV pressure vessels utilize filament winding, combining carbon fibers with epoxy resin for enhanced strength and durability. This advanced construction ensures high mechanical properties, including tensile strength and corrosion resistance. Resulting in lightweight vessels with superior gas containment capabilities, ideal for various industries.
Filament winding technology delivers precise fiber placement and uniform distribution, creating strong, lightweight Type IV pressure vessels. The use of carbon fibers and epoxy resin ensures corrosion resistance and durability. Ideal for storing and transporting gases like compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen (H2), these vessels offer exceptional mechanical properties.
In this process step, the Ktitor KCCO composite curing oven is utilized for curing composite parts or pressure vessels. The process includes preheating to remove moisture, loading the part into the oven, heating to the desired curing temperature, soaking for optimal resin curing, controlled cooling to minimize stresses, and unloading after quality inspections.
Composite curing oven
The Ktitor composite curing oven is essential for crafting high-pressure vessels for CNG and H2 (Type IV). Following plastic liner molding, the process progresses to filament winding, where fibers are precisely applied to the liner. This automated procedure ensures uniform fiber placement on the rotating mandrel, facilitating efficient production.
Burst test facility
The burst test facility is crucial for ensuring the quality of Type IV pressure vessels for CNG and hydrogen. By subjecting these vessels to extreme conditions, it verifies compliance with safety standards, reducing risks in storage and transportation.
A burst test facility evaluates pressure vessel integrity and safety:
1. Test Chamber: Reinforced chamber with safety measures.
2. Pressure Control: Precise pressure control system.
3. Data Monitoring: Instruments record parameters.
4. Test Procedure: Gradual pressurization of vessel.
5. Burst Test: Pressure increases until failure.
6. Data Analysis: Examination of vessel behavior.
7. Compliance: Results compared to standards for certification.