Comparison of ORNL Low Cost Carbon Fiber with Commercially Available Industrial Grade Carbon Fiber in Pultrusion Samples

Technical Report · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2016

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1246777· OSTI ID:1246777

Norris, Jr, Robert E. ^[1]; McCay, Jeff A. ^[1]; Jackson, Connie D. ^[1]

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1. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Composite Applications Group LLC in collaboration with Heil Trailer International partnered in a project to design and develop solutions for light weighting of aluminum dry bulk tank trailers. The project approach was to utilize pultruded composite sections in place of aluminum components to reduce weight thereby saving energy through more efficient transport. Low cost carbon fiber was evaluated as a potential cost saving option that could enhance weight savings at reduced cost versus current commercial material.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF); Carbon Fiber Technology Facility (CFTF)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-00OR22725
• OSTI ID: 1246777
• Report Number(s): ORNL/TM-2016/86; ED2701000; CEED492
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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