Grant: Idea to Innovation
École Polytechnique de Montréal
$125,000.00
Fabrication and optimization of polymeric accoustic foams with structural fonctionality (I2I Phase I)
EF 2017-18
Résumé
A novel acoustic foam was developed by Polytechnique Montreal in response to the needs of the aviationindustry. The thermoset polymeric open-cell foam shows excellent acoustic absorption coefficient in broadfrequency range, and particularly at low frequencies. Further, is light and mechanically strong. The foamsmechanical properties are attractive for applications in aircraft engines, flooring systems and fuselage. Thefabrication process is simple and reliable. Acoustic specialists in the aeronautics and the building constructionfields have recognized the potential of the proposed product and a provisional patent has been filed. Thecompanies approached are welcoming this unexampled multifunctional technology with high potential forcommercialization, and are calling for further testing and improvements.The purpose of this project is to respond to industry requirements prior to industrialization by validating thetechnology in relevant environment. The objective is to prove that the manufacturing process parameters arefully controlled, and that these thermoset foams respect acoustic, physical and mechanical specifications fromindustry. The project will show the benefits of making these low-cost acoustic foams with flight certifiedthermosetting resins. The fabrication process will be optimized. Large samples will be manufactured. Differentresin systems and foam structures will be tested. Acoustic performance, mechanical properties andairworthiness will be assessed experimentally. Effectiveness of acoustic prediction tools will be verified.Integration in representative aerospace sandwich structure will be tested.This new technology will contribute to the economic health and growth of the 211 000 jobs and 28 G$Canadian aerospace industry. It is providing a means of limiting the ""adverse community reaction related to theoperation and expansion of airports"" deplored by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Mitigation ofaircraft noise is among manufacturers and airport managers' top priorities and key environmental goals.
Programme
Idea to Innovation
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Quebec, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
505836-2017
Name nom
Ross, MFAnnie
Department département
Génie mécanique
Organization id
64
Institution établissement
École Polytechnique de Montréal
Province en
Québec
Province fr
Québec
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2017
Competition year année de concours
2017
Award amount
125000
Program id
I2IPJ
Program name en
Idea to Innovation
Program name fr
De l'idée à l'innovation
Group en
Research partnerships programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
Committee code
96
Committee name en
RPP Internal Decision Cttee
Committee name fr
Cté de décision interne - PPR
Area of application code
703
Area of application group en
Transportation systems and services
Area of application group fr
Services et systèmes de transport
Area of application en
Aerospace
Area of application fr
Aérospatial
Research subject code
2108
Research subject group en
Mechanical engineering
Research subject group fr
Génie mécanique
Research subject en
Aerospace, aeronautical and automotive engineering
Research subject fr
Génie aérospatial, aéronautique et automobile
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Fabrication and optimization of polymeric accoustic foams with structural fonctionality (I2I Phase I)
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
A novel acoustic foam was developed by Polytechnique Montreal in response to the needs of the aviationindustry. The thermoset polymeric open-cell foam shows excellent acoustic absorption coefficient in broadfrequency range, and particularly at low frequencies. Further, is light and mechanically strong. The foamsmechanical properties are attractive for applications in aircraft engines, flooring systems and fuselage. Thefabrication process is simple and reliable. Acoustic specialists in the aeronautics and the building constructionfields have recognized the potential of the proposed product and a provisional patent has been filed. Thecompanies approached are welcoming this unexampled multifunctional technology with high potential forcommercialization, and are calling for further testing and improvements.The purpose of this project is to respond to industry requirements prior to industrialization by validating thetechnology in relevant environment. The objective is to prove that the manufacturing process parameters arefully controlled, and that these thermoset foams respect acoustic, physical and mechanical specifications fromindustry. The project will show the benefits of making these low-cost acoustic foams with flight certifiedthermosetting resins. The fabrication process will be optimized. Large samples will be manufactured. Differentresin systems and foam structures will be tested. Acoustic performance, mechanical properties andairworthiness will be assessed experimentally. Effectiveness of acoustic prediction tools will be verified.Integration in representative aerospace sandwich structure will be tested.This new technology will contribute to the economic health and growth of the 211 000 jobs and 28 G$Canadian aerospace industry. It is providing a means of limiting the ""adverse community reaction related to theoperation and expansion of airports"" deplored by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Mitigation ofaircraft noise is among manufacturers and airport managers' top priorities and key environmental goals.
