Tribo-performance analysis of red mud filled glass-epoxy composites using Taguchi experimental design

摘要: Abstract Solid particle erosion of polymer composites is a complex surface damage process, strongly affected by material properties and operational conditions. To avoid repeated experimentation, it important to develop predictive equations assess loss due under any impact This paper presents the development mathematical model for estimating caused solid on red mud filled glass fiber reinforced epoxy matrix also correlation derived from results Taguchi experimental design. Red an industrial waste generated during production alumina Bayer’s process. Using this as filler, hybrid glass–epoxy are prepared experiments conducted study wear behaviour these compared with predicted values. method analysis, significant control factors their interactions influencing rate predominantly identified. The filler content in composites, erodent temperature, impingement angle velocity found have substantial influence determining composite erosion.