Process Optimization

• Objective Function

  Minimize Cure Time
  

• Constraints

  Maximum laminate temperature
  
  Maximum temperature difference in the laminate
  Maximum temperature gradient in the laminate
  Minimum degree of cure in the laminate

• Decision Variables

  Cure Cycle—Stage Temperatures and Durations [4 each]
  

• Solution Approach

  Nonlinear programming (NLP) technique of
  
  Sequential Quadratic Programming (SQP)

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