Parametric analysis of epoxy/crumb rubber composite by using taguchi-GRA hybrid technique
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2021
Abstract
Effect of parameters affecting solid particle erosion of crumb rubber epoxy composite is investigated. Five important process parameters-impact velocity, impingement angle, standoff distance, erodent size, and crumb rubber content-are taken into consideration. Erosion rate and erosion efficiency are included as the chief objectives. The Taguchi coupled gray relational analysis type statistical model is implemented to study interaction, parameters' effect on responses, and optimized parameters. ANOVA and regression model affirmed impingement angle and crumb rubber content play a significant role to minimize the erosion. Validity of the proposed model is justified with the standard probability plot and R-2 value. A confirmation experiment conducted with A(2)B(2)C(3)D(3)E(3) condition registers noticeable enhancement in GRG to the tune of 0.0893.
Keywords
Polymer composites, Crumb rubber, Erosion rate, Erosion efficiency, Grey relational grade
Divisions
mechanical
Funders
King Khalid University [R.G.P. 1-328-42]
Publication Title
Polymers
Volume
13
Issue
19
Publisher
MDPI
Publisher Location
ST ALBAN-ANLAGE 66, CH-4052 BASEL, SWITZERLAND