Strength of Adhesive T-Joint in Granulator Fluidization Bed at Elevated Temperature

Abstract:

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on mechanical characterization of adhesive T-joint in granulator fluidization bed at elevated temperature. This research aims to explore the suitability of adhesive bonding between stainless steel plate and perforated plate to replace plug weld in granulator fluidization bed. For this purpose, T-joint and bulk specimens were prepared for tensile loading tests, at different temperature. Measurement of the temperature-dependent of the tensile strength was conducted using thermostatic chamber attached to a universal testing machine for a range from room temperature to 100°C. The strength of adhesive T-joint decreases for temperatures over than 35°C. This is because at high temperature, the failure is determined by the changes of mechanical properties of adhesive. The results have shown that the strength of adhesive T-joint was affected by both temperature and bondline thickness. The objective of the present study was to examine a series of adhesively-bonded T-joints in tension at elevated temperatures between room temperature and 100°C having various bond thicknesses.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 819)
• Pages: 443-448
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.819.443
• Online since: June 2015
• Authors: Basirom Izzawati*, Mohd Afendi, S. Nurhashima, A. Nor, A.R. Abdullah, R. Daud, M.S. Abdul Majid
• Keywords: Adhesive Bonding, Elevated Temperature, T-Joint, Urea Granulator Fluidization Bed

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