Extending the performance of net shape molded fiber reinforced polymer composite valves for use in internal combustion engines

Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC) materials offer the possibility of reduced mass and increased structural performance over conventional metals. When used in reciprocating components of internal combustion engines, this may enable increased power and mechanical efficiency. Previously published work on FRC engine valves has both shown structural and thermal limitations.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Colorado State University. Libraries

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Authors dc:creator

• Buckley, Richard Theodore, author
• Stanglmaier, Rudolf, advisor
• Radford, Donald, advisor

• composite valves
• fiber-reinforced polymers
• heat transfer
• internal combustion engines
• shape molded fiber
• automotive materials
• mechanical engineering
• automotive engineering

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• Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.

Language dc:language.iso

eng, English

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25675/3.018942

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:mountainscholar.org:10217/237605