MCE477: Composite Materials

Spring 2011

A full composite CNG pressure vessel

Phase III: Preliminary design

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Engineering, The American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE. It has not been altered or corrected
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Executive Summary

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Introduction

Discussion
Conceptual design
In this section, you need to determine the shape, dimensions, number, and arrangement of PVs. Your
design should satisfy the required limits regarding capacity of PVs and available space for their
installation. Total capacity of the PVs cannot be decreased and available total space for PVs cannot be
increased. However, you can simultaneously increase the capacity of PVs and reduce the required
space.

Materials selection
Select the materials including fiber and matrix which will be used in the manufacturing of PVs. This
selection should be based on ISO 11439 guidelines. You need to justify your selection. You can use a
“decision matrix” to illustrate your selection.

Macromechanics of composite materials

Give a summary of stiffness and strength analysis of a lamina and laminate. Do not copy & paste in
this section. What is important is your understanding from these topics. Try to explain them by your
own words.

Fiber orientation
Determine/Calculate the fiber orientation which will be used in design/manufacturing of PVs. Try to
minimize the weight of the PV by reaching Isotensoid situation.

Conclusions

References
Follow the correct format for all references used in the report.
You need to cite all references in the text.
Do not use only online (web-based) resources. Try papers, proceedings, and books.

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