Exploring Alternative Materials for Improved Sustainability in Industrial Doors
(2024) MMKM05 20241Innovation
- Abstract
- This thesis explores the possibility of redesigning ASSA ABLOY’s industrial door in order to improve sustainability through the use of new materials.
The first step of the process involved investigating different parts contained within the door, in order to decide which part of the door should be redesigned. Because of its high environmental impact as well as opportunities for improvement, it was concluded here that the Panel Sections consisting of a layer of insulation surrounded by a surface layer of metal would be selected for redesign.
The next step was to investigate new potential materials for both the insulation layer and the outer surface layer. Material data was gathered through a literature study. The data was used to... (More) - This thesis explores the possibility of redesigning ASSA ABLOY’s industrial door in order to improve sustainability through the use of new materials.
The first step of the process involved investigating different parts contained within the door, in order to decide which part of the door should be redesigned. Because of its high environmental impact as well as opportunities for improvement, it was concluded here that the Panel Sections consisting of a layer of insulation surrounded by a surface layer of metal would be selected for redesign.
The next step was to investigate new potential materials for both the insulation layer and the outer surface layer. Material data was gathered through a literature study. The data was used to simulate and calculate the stress, deformation, and thermal insulation properties of various materials. Through these tests, materials were systematically eliminated.
Finally, concepts were generated by combining different materials for the surface layer and the insulation layer. The thickness of the surface material was then optimized depending on the materials used for each concept. The mass, carbon emissions, and cost of the final concepts were assessed to determine the feasibility of the suggestions.
The research identified that Concepts B0 (bamboo and expanded polystyrene), B5 (bamboo and polyurethane) and B7 (bamboo and hemp) demonstrated significant reductions in carbon footprint compared to the original panels. However, these alternatives showed slightly lower performance in thermal insulation. Despite this, the concepts are viable solutions due to their decent costs and great
sustainability benefits.
The findings suggest that implementing these concepts could significantly reduce industrial waste and carbon emissions. However, more accurate data and further testing are needed to confirm the performance of the materials suggested. Future research should explore increasing panel thickness to improve thermal insulation properties. (Less)
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- author
- But, Victoria LU and Egan, Elliott LU
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- Damien Motte LU
- organization
- course
- MMKM05 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- language
- English
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- 9171023
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abstract = {{This thesis explores the possibility of redesigning ASSA ABLOY’s industrial door in order to improve sustainability through the use of new materials.
The first step of the process involved investigating different parts contained within the door, in order to decide which part of the door should be redesigned. Because of its high environmental impact as well as opportunities for improvement, it was concluded here that the Panel Sections consisting of a layer of insulation surrounded by a surface layer of metal would be selected for redesign.
The next step was to investigate new potential materials for both the insulation layer and the outer surface layer. Material data was gathered through a literature study. The data was used to simulate and calculate the stress, deformation, and thermal insulation properties of various materials. Through these tests, materials were systematically eliminated.
Finally, concepts were generated by combining different materials for the surface layer and the insulation layer. The thickness of the surface material was then optimized depending on the materials used for each concept. The mass, carbon emissions, and cost of the final concepts were assessed to determine the feasibility of the suggestions.
The research identified that Concepts B0 (bamboo and expanded polystyrene), B5 (bamboo and polyurethane) and B7 (bamboo and hemp) demonstrated significant reductions in carbon footprint compared to the original panels. However, these alternatives showed slightly lower performance in thermal insulation. Despite this, the concepts are viable solutions due to their decent costs and great
sustainability benefits.
The findings suggest that implementing these concepts could significantly reduce industrial waste and carbon emissions. However, more accurate data and further testing are needed to confirm the performance of the materials suggested. Future research should explore increasing panel thickness to improve thermal insulation properties.}},
author = {{But, Victoria and Egan, Elliott}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Exploring Alternative Materials for Improved Sustainability in Industrial Doors}},
year = {{2024}},
}