Table of Contents
Application of Neural Networks to Optimization of Cure Cycles for the Manufacture of Composites
Overview
Autoclave Processing
Thermochemical Process Model
Process Optimization
NLP Optimization Approach
Numerical Model Validation
Optimization Results (Rai and Pitchumani, Polymer Composites, 1997)
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Neural Networks
Neural Network-based Process Simulator
Data Comparisons—Cure Time
Data Comparisons—Max. Laminate Temperature
Data Comparisons—Max. Temperature Difference
Data Comparisons—Max. Temperature Gradient
Data Comparisons—Minimum Degree of Cure
Combined NLP-ANN Optimization
Optimal Cure Cycle Comparisons
Computational Time Comparisons
Generalized Neural Network (Rai and Pitchumani, J. Composite Materials, 1996)
Data Comparisons—Cure Time
Data Comparisons—Max. Laminate Temperature
Data Comparisons—Max. Temperature Difference
Data Comparisons—Max. Temperature Gradient
Data Comparisons—Minimum Degree of Cure
Summary
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