Study of the formation process of tubular fiber-reinforced polymer products in a rotor-type installation with a vortex air flow
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https://doi.org/10.26906/znp.2026.66.4350Keywords:
fiber-reinforced polymer products, vortex flow, rotor installation, forming, fiber deposition, polymer matrix, mathematical modelingAbstract
The paper investigates the process of manufacturing tubular fiber-reinforced polymer products in a rotor-type installation using a controlled vortex air flow. The physical features of the motion of discrete fiber elements in a confined working space are analyzed, and the conditions of their deposition on the inner surface of the forming element are determined. The design features of the installation are described, ensuring the formation and stabilization of the vortex flow, as well as the implementation of compaction and impregnation processes. A mathematical description of the process is proposed based on classical mechanics equations adapted to the operating conditions of the installation. The obtained relationships establish a connection between the rotor speed, geometric parameters of the working space, and the conditions of layer formation. The results can be used to justify operating parameters and optimize the manufacturing process of fiber-reinforced polymer products.
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