Improving the Thermal Insulation of Industrial Doors
(2024) MMKM10 20241Innovation
- Abstract
- This master thesis was conducted in collaboration with ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems in Landskrona with the aim to lower the U-Value of their existing 42 mm
overhead sectional door. U-value is a measurement of the energy that passes through a system per unit area and temperature. The goal was to achieve this without
compromising its structural integrity while keeping economic and environmental
factors in mind.
The different steps of the axiomatic design process were followed in the project, which included establishing customer needs, functional requirements, and design parameters. Additionally, methods from Ulrich & Eppingers product development process were used. These include concept selection and external decision. The concepts were... (More) - This master thesis was conducted in collaboration with ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems in Landskrona with the aim to lower the U-Value of their existing 42 mm
overhead sectional door. U-value is a measurement of the energy that passes through a system per unit area and temperature. The goal was to achieve this without
compromising its structural integrity while keeping economic and environmental
factors in mind.
The different steps of the axiomatic design process were followed in the project, which included establishing customer needs, functional requirements, and design parameters. Additionally, methods from Ulrich & Eppingers product development process were used. These include concept selection and external decision. The concepts were compared and validated through physical testing, U-value simulations, cost analysis and environmental analysis.
The project resulted in two different concepts that could be implemented individually or combined. One concept involved creating a slit in the panel through
post processing, while the other involved replacing steel with a polymer in the endcap to break the thermal bridge. Combining these concepts resulted in a reduced U-value of approximately 19% while only increasing the overall cost with approximately 1%. This improvement was achieved without introducing any
unwanted side effects such as reduced fire safety, decreased mechanical strengths, or negative environmental impacts. (Less)
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- author
- Kaudern, Oskar LU and Thulesius, Daniel LU
- supervisor
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- Joze Tavcar LU
- organization
- course
- MMKM10 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Product development, U-value, Insulation, Industrial door, Axiomatic design, ASSA ABLOY
- language
- English
- id
- 9159780
- date added to LUP
- 2024-06-18 16:11:14
- date last changed
- 2024-06-18 16:11:14
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