Draft:CheFEM 3 Software
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CheFEM 3 is a specialized software tool developed by Composite Analytica to facilitate the analysis of chemical exposure in polymer-based composite materials. Designed for use in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing, CheFEM 3 aims to improve the durability and performance of composites in chemically harsh environments. By replacing traditional, costly, and environmentally impactful experimental methods with advanced computational modeling, CheFEM 3 streamlines the process of predicting material behavior under chemical stress, offering a more efficient and sustainable approach to ensuring the long-term reliability of composite materialsSijmon van der Wal, "CheFEM 3: Reliable Chemical Exposure Analysis of Polymers and Their Composites", Composite Analytica, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, DOI: https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAMST.2024.05.001, published September 4, 2024.Jha, V.; Dodds, N.; Finch, D.; Latto, J.; Karabelas, G.; Anderson, T.A.; Baehmann, P.; Vermilyea, M.E. (2014). "Flexible Fiber-reinforced Pipe for 10,000-foot Water Depths: Performance Assessments and Future Challenges". OnePetro. [https://doi.org/10.4043/25393-MS doi:10.4043/25393-MS]..
Principles
Utilizing calibrated Sanchez-Lacombe Equation of State, CheFEM 3 accurately predicts crucial material properties such as permeability, chemical resistance, and mechanical responseCosta, Celio Albano; Costa, Marysilvia Ferreira; Drumond, Geovana Pereira (2023-04-24). "Human Resource Program for Integrity Management and Life Assessment: Subsea Cases Application". OnePetro. [https://doi.org/10.4043/32377-MS doi:10.4043/32377-MS].Jillings, Chris (8 August 2023). "Control of contamination of radon-daughters in the DEAP-3600 acrylic vessel". AIP Conference Proceedings. [https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4818082 doi:10.1063/1.4818082].. CheFEM 3 operates as a standalone application or integrates seamlessly with other FEM packages like Abaqus, Ansys, and SolidWorks, enhancing workflow flexibility.
Features
- Chemical/Mixture Permeability
- Exposed Stiffness & Strength
- Fugitive Emission Module
- Annulus Condition / Annular Leaks
- FEM Loads & Constraints
- Chemical-Thermal Spiking
- Rapid Gas Decompression
- Chemically-Driven Failure Mode
System Attributes
- Calibrated EOS (SL, GIM, CPA)
- Built-in 8-node FEM Mesher
- Abaqus API, Ansys API, Excel API
- Matrix Mechanical Data (MMD)
- Modern App - No Local Install
See Also
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