Use of Composite Materials in the Design of a Ventilation Grille Attending to Eco-Sustainability Factors

摘要

This work deals with the design, the engineering of products and the selection of materials destined to the manufacture of a ventilation grille. Additionally, simulates a process of identification and use of agricultural waste for the formulation of composite materials. These materials, once characterized, can be used for the manufacture of new products. The final product is expected to combine design attributes, technical and legal feasibility, along with the implementation of new biologically based materials that ensure a reduction in the environmental impact. Taking into account the industrial design, a final concept is proposed and modeled. The product geometry, production technology and legal specifications will be the input data for the product engineering. The selection of material will be based on the technical and environmental impact requirements. Thermo-mechanical fibers from corn stalks reinforced high-density polyethylene composite was prepared and characterized. These properties are used, together with the boundary conditions, to model and test a virtual model. The final product will be obtained by injection. The new product must be able to deploy under the expected use conditions. The new materials present an economically attractive opportunity to replace other materials, metallic, composite or virgin.