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Improving the Thermal Insulation of Industrial Doors

Kaudern, Oskar LU and Thulesius, Daniel LU (2024) MMKM10 20241
Innovation
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
organization
course
MMKM10 20241
year
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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  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 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.}},
  author       = {{Kaudern, Oskar and Thulesius, Daniel}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Improving the Thermal Insulation of Industrial Doors}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}