Annexure XIII

Center for Composite Materials

Centre for Composites Materials was established in the year 2009 as an interdisciplinary centre for carrying out teaching, research, design and development in the field of composite materials and their applications. The centre has dedicated laboratories for composite materials processing, materials testing, composite machining and deposition. The centre is taking effort to produce eco friendly high performance materials. This research centre is partially funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Objectives of the Centre The objectives of the centre is as follows Producing Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites by employing methods like hand lay-up, compression moulding, etc. Producing naturally woven fiber based composites Investigating the Mechanical properties, weathering behaviour, surface modification of composites Machining studies of Metal-Matrix Composites (MMCs), Functionally Graded Metal Matrix Composites (FGMMCs) Studies on electroless composite deposition process

Faculty strength The Centre for Composite Materials comprises of well qualified faculties with good research experience. The name and area of the faculties involved in this centre is given in the table. Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name of the Faculty Dr.J.T.Winowlin Jappes Dr.V.Manikandan Dr.M.Udayakumar Mr.A.Alavudeen Mr.I.siva Mr.N.Rajini Area of Research Composite Materials, Surface modification techniques Polymer Composites Machining studies Fiber reinforced composites Natural fiber composites Vibration studies

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Mr.Amuthakannan Mr.Arumuga prabu Mr. C. Bennet

Polymer Composites Particulate Composite Thermal Studies in Polymer Composites

List of Facility Available: Sl. No Name of the Equipment 1 Compression Molding Machine 2 Computerized Universal Testing Machine 3 Stereo Zoom Trinocular Microscope* 4 Pin-on-disc wear tester 5 Flammability Tester* 6 Digital Impact Tester 7 Digital Weighing Balance 8 Hot air oven 9 Notch Cutter 10 Fiber Cutter * Purchase order placed Hydraulic Compression Machine Specifications: Make: SANTEC Load: 30 T TT Temp.: 300C Press Size: 1 sq.ft. Attachments: 1. Steel Mold pattern 2. Wooden Mold pattern 3. Foam Mold pattern Control: Hydraulic Press Cost in Rs. 5, 00, 000 3, 50, 000 2, 62, 000 4,05,437 1, 26,000 60, 000 75, 000 40,000 30, 000 5,000

Compression molding machine is used to prepare polymer composites and sheet molded composite. Using the heating system a good cure cycle can be followed for better property achievement. Compression can be given up to 30 Ton.

Composite Testing Laboratory: Mechanical Properties like tensile strength, compression strength, flexural strength, impact strength, wear strength etc can be done in this laboratory. Computerized Universal Testing Machine Specifications: Make: Deepakpolyplast Load Cell: 50kg FT 30 T TT Attachments: 1. Tensile Test 2. Compression Test 3. Flexural Test 4. Shear Test 5. Twist Test 6. ILSS Control: Computer Controlled

Tensometer is used to measure the tensile, compression and flexural strength of the fabricated composites. For the analysis of the results, the various important output parameters like ultimate strength, modulus of rigidity, etc could be found using these testing. The proposed equipment model is DTRX-30kN twin screw, manufactured by Deepak Poly Plast Pvt. Ltd, Gujarat, India. Mechanical vice type grip for sample thickness upto 14 mm & grip width is up to 150 mm is used for specimen clamping. LCD display for the load at yield and break for better understanding. Digital Impact Testing Machine Specifications: Make: Deepakpolyplast Energy: 25 J Attachments: 1. IZOD 2. Charpy Control: Micro Processor Controlled

Impact Tester has a range of attachment to meet suitability testing especially the polymer composite materials, with variable weights and testing techniques. Digital Weighing Balance Specifications: Make: SHIMADZU Load cell: 250 g LC: 0.0001 g Control: Micro Processor Controlled

Accuracy of 0.0001 make the addtion of chemical in the processing of polymer composite more accuiret. Pin-on-Disc Wear Tester Specifications: Make: Magnum Engineers Load range: up to 200N Attachments: 1. Data Acquisition System 2. Environment Chamber 3. Ball, Sphere, Square pins Control: NI Instruments

Pin-on-Disc wear testing unit offers wide range of tribological studying possibilities. Pin of any shapes can be studied in this type wear testing units using wide range of pin holders.

Funded Projects Details S N Name of the investigators Funding Reference Agency No. / Duratio n Investigation of DST / 3 Sanction Mechanical years No. Properties of 100/IFD/61 Basalt Fiber 29/ 2008Reinforced 2009 Polymer Composites dated 15th Decembe r 2008 DST (FAST TRACK) /3 years GR/FTP/ET A/92 /2009 dated 2nd Decembe r2009 14, 07, 000 On going Title of the Project Amount Sanctione d (in Rupees) 20,32,000 Status

1.

Dr. V. Manikandan and Dr.J.T.Winowlin Jappes

On going

Dr.J.T.Winowlin Jappes

Investigation on mechanical properties of naturally woven coire/non-clay re-inforced hybrid compositors. Machining studies of Bimetallic piston with CVD coated insert Investigation on Mechanical properties of naturally woven Luffa fiber reinforced polymer

Dr.M.Uthayakumar

DRDO / 3 years TNSCST TNSCST/SP S/AR/2009 -10

18,00,000 Accepted (as partial contributi on 6000 Complete d

Mr.I.Siva

composites
In addition, a proposal on Machining studies of Functionally Graded composite Materials is to be submitted to CSIR. This project is to be submitted by Dr.J.T.Winowlin Jappes in collaboration with Dr.J.P.D.Rajan, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Trivandrum. Dr.M.Uthayakumar will be submitting a project Development and characterization of composites using redmud industrial waste to DST (FAST TRACK).

Publications by the members of the centre: Journal Publication: Book Authored: Communicated: 4 Published: 18 One

Conference Proceedings: More than 20 publication in the International Conferences and More than 15 publications in the National Publications Guest Lectures Delivered: 5 Nos. Journals under communication: 1. Winowlin Jappes J. T and Siva. I, Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Compression Molded Naturally Woven Coir Sheath Reinforced Polymer Composites, Journal of Material Processing Technology, ELSEVIER Publication 2. Winowlin Jappes J. T and Siva. I, Influence of Surface Modification on Mechanical Properties of Naturally Woven Coir Sheath/Polyester Composite, Polymer-Plastic Technology and Engineering, Taylor & Francis 3. Winowlin Jappes J. T and Siva. I, Effect of Hybrid in Mechanical Properties of Naturally Woven Coir Sheath/Polyester Composite, Materials and Design, ELSEVIER Publication 4. Winowlin Jappes J. T and Siva. I, Effect of Silane in Mechanical Properties of Naturally Woven Coir Sheath/Polyester Composite, Bulletin of Materials, Springer Published Manuscript: 1. J. T. Winowlin Jappes, B. Ramamoorthy and P. Kesavan Nair (2009), Effect of heat treatment on wear performance of electroless Ni-P/Diamond composite coatings, Journal of Material Processing Technology, Elsevier Publications, 209, pp 1004-1010. 2. I. Siva and J. T. Winowlin Jappes (2009), Investigation on the Effect of Hybridization and weathering behavior of Natural Fiber Polymer Composites, International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology (IJCAET), Inderscience Publications (Accepted for Publication-Vol.3 (3)) 3. A. Athijayamani, M. Thiruchitrambalam, J. T. Winowlin Jappes and A. Alavudeen, Analysis of Chopped Roselle and Sisal Fiber Hybrid Polyester Composite,

International Journal of Plastics Technology (Accepted for Publication) 4. A.Alavudeen, M.Thiruchitrambalam and J. T. Winowlin Jappes A.Athijayamani, Analysis of mechanical properties of banana fiber composites, International Journal of Environment and Development, Serial publications (accepted) 5. A. Alavudeen , M. Thiruchitrambalam, J. T. Winowlin Jappes, and A. Athijayamani (2009), Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Banana Fiber Polymer Composite, International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology (IJCAET), Inderscience Publications (Accepted for Publication-Vol. 3 (3)) 6. A. Athijayamani, M. Thiruchitrambalam, J. T. Winowlin Jappes, S. Saravanan and A. Alavudeen (2009), E ect of Fiber Content on Mechanical Properties of Short Roselle and Sisal Fiber Hybrid Polyester Composite, International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology (IJCAET), Inderscience Publications (Accepted for Publication- Vol. 3 (3)) 7. A, Alvadeen, M. Thiruchitrambalam, J. T. Winowlin Tappes, S. Ganapathy Shankar A.G. Bhagavath Singh & A. Athijeyamani (2009), Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Roselle Fiber Composites, International Journal of Material Research, Electronics and Electrical System, 2 (1-2), 53-64 8. Alavudeen, J.T. Winowlin Jappes M. Thiruchitrambalam, P. Sivasubramanian & A. Athijeyamani (2009), Influence of Hybridization of Natural Fiber Composites on Mechanical Properties, International Journal of Material Research, Electronics and Electrical System, 2 (1-2), 85-94 9. J. T. Winowlin Jappes, B. Ramamoorthy and P. Kesavan Nair (2008), New Approaches for Electroless Deposition Process to Improve the Ni Recovery through Floatation-Adhesion Model, International Journal of Nanosystems (IJNS), 1 (1), 35-42. 10. J. T. Winowlin Jappes, A.Alavudeen, I.Siva and M.Thiruchitrambalam (2008), Fabrication and Analysis of Hybrid Composite Materials, International Journal of Nano System Technology, Electrical Engineering and Electronics, 1(1), 37-43. 11. J. T. Winowlin Jappes, B. Ramamoorthy and P. Kesavan Nair (2008), Effect of annealing on Crystallinity of electroless Ni-P deposits, Journal Manufacturing Engineering, 3 (3), 126 - 131.

12. Uthayakumar, M., Prabhakaran, G., Aravindan, S., Precision machining of an aluminum alloy piston reinforced with a cast iron insert, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, Vol.10 (1), (2009), 713. 13. Uthayakumar, M. , Prabhaharan, G.et al, Machining studies on bimetallic pistons with CBN tool using the Taguchi method, Technical communication, Machining Science and Technology, Vol.12, (2), (2008), 249-255. 14. Velmurugan, R., Manikandan, V. Mechanical properties of palmyra/glass fiber hybrid composites, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing ,Vol.38, (10), (2007), 2216-2226. 15. Arumugam, S., Manikandan, V., Thomas, S. , Water absorption of palmyra fibre and palmyra fibre polyester composites, Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Chemical Engineering Division ,Vol.88, (2007), 50-54 . 16. P.Sivasubramanian, I.Siva, A.Alavudeen and J. T.Winowlin Jappes, (2007) Influence of hybridization of natural fiber composites on mechanical properties, International Journal of Plastics Technology, 11, 791 803. 17. P.Sivasubramanian, J. T.Winowlin Jappes and A.Alavudeen (2007), Fabrication and Analysis of Banana with Glass Fiber Composite Materials on Mechanical Properties, Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, 2 (4), pp215-220. 18. B.A.Srinivasan, T.P.D. Rajan, R.M. Pillai, B.C. Pai and J. T. Winowlin Jappes (2006), Centrifugal casting of Metal Matrix Composites, Met News, 24 (1), pp39.

Professional recognition, awards received by members of the centre: Article published about the centre in the Daily news papers like The Hindu, Decon Chronicle and Dinamalar for the innovative product development. Young Scientist FAST TRACK award received by a member from Department of Science and Technology (DST), India Award for new product (Helmet using Luffa fiber) development by TNSCST Doctoral Fellowship received by a member from Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD), India. Approved research guide for Anna University

Approved research guides for Kalasalingam University Guest Editor for the special issue in International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology (IJCAET) Bibliography added in Marquis Whos Who in World 2009. International Bibliographic Centre (IBC) award as Top 100 Educators 2010 by Cambridge, England