Development of a mixing and moulding unit for mini foam batch production plant

Oluwayomi J. Oyejide; Joseph I. Achebo; Modestus O. Okwu; Lagouge Tartibu

Development of a mixing and moulding unit for mini foam batch production plant

Oluwayomi J. Oyejide
, Joseph I. Achebo
, Modestus O. Okwu
, Lagouge Tartibu

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

This study focuses on the development of a mixing and mould system for the production of flexible polyurethane foam. Foam is a vital material used in every home and the demand rate of this valuable product has increased over the years. It was estimated to be seven million metric tons, with an average growth rate of 5%. Considering this factor, there is a need for improvement in the manufacturing process of foams. This research aims at developing a standard mixing and moulding unit of a mini foam (petroleum-based) batch production plant. The major components of the machine include the electric motor, which is the prime mover of the machine, a mixing tank, baffles, hopper through which the reagents are poured into the mixing tank, ball valve, and the mould. The result showed that the machine produced a high-quality foam with a moulded foam density of about 0.03g/cm³ although this value was dependent on the foam formulation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2020
Publisher	IEOM Society
Pages	652-663
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	9781792361234
Publication status	Published - 2020
Event	2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2020 - Harare, Zimbabwe Duration: 7 Dec 2020 → 10 Dec 2020

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Volume	59
ISSN (Electronic)	2169-8767

Conference

Conference	2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2020
Country/Territory	Zimbabwe
City	Harare
Period	7/12/20 → 10/12/20

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

Design
Mini foam
Mould foam density
Mould unit
Petroleum-based

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Strategy and Management
Management Science and Operations Research
Control and Systems Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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Oyejide, O. J., Achebo, J. I., Okwu, M. O., & Tartibu, L. (2020). Development of a mixing and moulding unit for mini foam batch production plant. In Proceedings of the 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2020 (pp. 652-663). (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management; Vol. 59). IEOM Society.

Oyejide, Oluwayomi J. ; Achebo, Joseph I. ; Okwu, Modestus O. et al. / Development of a mixing and moulding unit for mini foam batch production plant. Proceedings of the 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2020. IEOM Society, 2020. pp. 652-663 (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management).

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Oyejide, OJ, Achebo, JI, Okwu, MO & Tartibu, L 2020, Development of a mixing and moulding unit for mini foam batch production plant. in Proceedings of the 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2020. Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, vol. 59, IEOM Society, pp. 652-663, 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2020, Harare, Zimbabwe, 7/12/20.

Development of a mixing and moulding unit for mini foam batch production plant. / Oyejide, Oluwayomi J.; Achebo, Joseph I.; Okwu, Modestus O. et al.
Proceedings of the 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2020. IEOM Society, 2020. p. 652-663 (Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management; Vol. 59).

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