International Conference on Applied Research in Engineering Sciences , 24-25, Nov 2022,

Thermal Conductivity and Flammability Properties of Coconut

Leaf Sheath and Rice Husk Reinforced Polymer Composites
Poster ID-P514
Rajesh A.M1, Satish.J1, K.N. Bharath2, Suhas.P3, Ashok B.S3
1
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering 3
P.G Student Department of Studies in Mechanical Engineering
2
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
S.J.M Institute of Technology, Chitradurga 577502, Karnataka, India S.J.M Institute of Technology, Chitradurga 577502, Karnataka, India
G.M Institute of Technology, Davanagere 577006, Karnataka, India
E-mail:rajesh.am82@gmail.com, satish.j17@gmail.com E-mail:suhaspvittu@gmail.com ,bsashok004@gmail.com
E-mail:kn.bharath@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION:
C O M P O S I T E M AT E R I A L S
• Composite Materials: A Composite materials can be defined as a combination of two or more materials that results in better properties than those of the individual components used
alone. The two constituents are a reinforcement and a matrix.
• Matrix :The continuous phase is the matrix made up of polymer, metal or ceramic.
• Reinforcement : A strong, inert, woven and nonwoven fibrous material incorporated into the matrix to improve its mechanical and physical properties. For example, fibers, whiskers,
particulate etc.
Experimental/ Methodology .

Epoxy resin
coconut tree with leaf sheath Rice Husk

Mechanism of Hot press Composite Plate after Curing Cutting of specimen for tests

RESULTS & DISCUSSION

a) Thermal Conductivity b) Flammability
This test is conducted to study and analyze the thermal stability and also A substance's flammability can be measured by how easily it ignites, how quickly it burns and releases heat once it does, how
conduction of temperature through the prepared composite material. The likely it is to spread a fire, and how quickly it produces smoke and combustion byproducts while gasifying or burning.
sample is prepared as per the standards and test was carried out.

Specimen used for thermal conductivity test
Set up of Thermal Conductivity Test • Flame Horizontal Test (UL94HB) • Flame Vertical Test (UL94V) • Test specimen for Flammability
The sample is vertically fixed to the
The sample is horizontally fixed to the
stand and flame applied to the free
stand and flame applied to the free end of
end of the specimen for 30 sec. The
the specimen for 30 sec. The time for the
time for the flame front is measured
flame front is measured.

Variation of Thermal Conductivity

Summary/Conclusions
The conclusions from this study are as follows. Flammability Result of CLS Composite Flammability Result of Rice Husk Composite
 Both the specimen is tested and analyzed for thermal conductivity. Hence the result shows 2.543Wmºc for CLS composite which is lesser thermal conductivity compare to Rice husk
composite which is having 2.71 Wmºc. so, it can be used in the application where insulator material is necessary.

 The specimens are tested and analyzed for flammability. Both in the UL94V and UL94HB tests, the composite's mass loss rate and flame propagation rate were reduced in CLS composite
than Rice husk composite, while its flame or fire resistance was increased in CLS fiber. The CLS composite has more thermal stability due to a lower burning rate. Because of this, CLS
fiber will make the composite material less flammable, indicating that it has a bright future in both building and decorative applications.