Optimization of power cable production lines for EPM/EPDM elastomers by genetic algorithm with different peroxides

Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Volumn 111, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 482-507

  Milani, G ^a   Milani, F ^b  

^a ETH ZURICH   (Switzerland)

^b CHEMCO   (Italy)

Author keywords

Calculations; EPM EPDM elastomers; Genetic algorithm; Insulation of electric cables; Vulcanization

Indexed keywords

CABLE SHEATHING; CALCULATIONS; CROSSLINKING; ELECTRIC INSULATION; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; MULTIOBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION; NITROGEN; OXIDATION; PEROXIDES; PLASTICS; TENSILE STRENGTH; VULCANIZATION; VULCANIZATION AGENTS;

CROSS LINKING AGENTS; EPM/EPDM ELASTOMERS; INSULATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES; NITROGEN TEMPERATURES; OBJECTIVE FUNCTIONS; OPTIMAL PRODUCTION; OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS; PRODUCTION PARAMETERS;

RUBBER;

CROSS LINKING AGENT; ELASTOMER; ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY; INSULATION; MECHANICAL PROPERTY; PHYSICAL PROPERTY; SIMULATION; SYNTHETIC RUBBER; TEAR RESISTANCE; TENSILE PROPERTY; TUBE;

EID: 58149266715     PISSN: 00218995     EISSN: 10974628     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/app.29087     Document Type: Article

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