Burst pressure prediction of carbon/natural fiber and hybrid composite pressure vessels by theoretical and numerical analysis

Abstract

This study utilized finite element modeling to assess the stress and burst strength of a composite pressure vessel (CPV). The fiber type and its sequences were considered while developing the best CPV. The stress produced inside the CPV may cause damage to the vessel as well as loss of life and property. Therefore, it is critical to guarantee that the CPV's stress output does not surpass the vessel material's maximum allowable stress value. The primary goal of this research is to investigate the stresses induced in composite pressure vessels and then examine the stress using three different solutions: von Mises, Tresca, and ASSY. The theoretical burst strength is first established, and then a numerical solution is developed using ABAQUS. To confirm the correctness of FEA, the outcomes of the theoretical technique and the finite element method are compared. The six-layer carbon fiber-reinforced CPV shows twelve times higher burst strength than four layers but an equal thickness of jute fiber-based CPV. On the other hand, the hybrid combination of CPV (jute and carbon) shows a strength improvement over jute fiber based CPV by almost four times. Other jute fiber-based hybrid CPVs with glass, banana, and aluminum foil show very comparable strength relative to only jute CPV. This study's primary goal is to examine the failure phenomena and burst strength of thin, cylindrical pressure vessels.