Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
Characterization of PPS Piston and Packing Ring Materials for High-Pressure Hydrogen Applications
The widespread adoption of renewable energy hinges on the efficient transportation of hydrogen. Reciprocating piston compressor technology in non-lubricated operation will play a key role, ensuring high flow rates and compression ratios. These systems rely on advanced high-strength sealing solutions for piston and rod packing rings utilizing advanced fiber-reinforced polymers. Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) polymer matrix composites have seen use in tribological applications and promise high mechanical strength and wear resistance. The presented work describes carbon and glass fiber-reinforced PPS matrix polymers in comparison, which are characterized by complementary methods to investigate their properties and potential for application in reciprocating compressor under non-lubricated operation. Thermo-mechanical and tribological testing was supported by microstructure analysis utilizing advanced X-ray and electron imaging techniques. New insights in micromechanical deformation behavior in regard to fiber materials, interface strength and orientation in fiber-reinforced polymers are given. Conclusions on the suitability of different PPS matrix composites for high-pressure hydrogen compression applications were obtained.
» Author: Alexander Pöllinger
» Reference: doi: 10.3390/polym16030412
» Publication Date: 01/02/2024
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
