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'''CheFEM''' is a computational software package developed by Composite Analytica for analyzing the effects of chemical exposure on polymers and their composites. It employs the Calibrated Sanchez-Lacombe Equation of States (Chemical) and Finite Element Methodology (FEM) to quantify the impact of chemical exposure on various properties of polymer based materials<ref>{{cite web|title=JEC Composites - Simulation & Design|url=https://www.cetim.fr/content/download/75103/2203674/version/3/file/Program_ICS_JE14.pdf}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2023-05-19|date=2015-10-01|first=Pamela|language=en|last=Waterman|title=6 Composites Simulation Tips for New Users|url=https://www.digitalengineering247.com/article/simulating-composites-6-tips-for-new-users|work=Digital Engineering}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>.
== CheFEM 3 Software ==


== Overview ==
'''CheFEM 3''' is a 'Chemical-FEM' simulation tool designed for polymer and composite based applications, providing significant advantages. It minimizes exposure experiments, thereby saving costs and reducing environmental impact. Utilizing advanced computing power, it analyzes chemical exposure scenarios and predicts service life, effectively managing equipment operational expenditures (opex)<ref name="source5">Jha, V.; Dodds, N.; Finch, D.; Latto, J.; Karabelas, G.; Anderson, T.A.; Baehmann, P.; Vermilyea, M.E. (2014). "Flexible Fiber-reinforced Pipe for 10,000-foot Water Depths: Performance Assessments and Future Challenges". ''OnePetro''. [https://doi.org/10.4043/25393-MS doi:10.4043/25393-MS].</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=CheFEM 3: Advanced Polymer Simulation Tool Using FEM and AI {{!}} Composite Analytica |url=https://composite-analytica.com/CheFEM.htm |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=composite-analytica.com}}</ref>.
Properties such as permeability, chemical resistance, and mechanical response play a crucial role in the performance and service life of polymer-based applications. CheFEM aims to provide engineers and researchers with accurate predictions of these properties, enabling them to assess and evaluate the behavior of polymer materials under different chemical exposures<ref>{{cite web|title=Flexible Fiber-reinforced Pipe for 10,000-foot Water Depths: Performance Assessments and Future Challenges|url=https://onepetro.org/OTCONF/proceedings-abstract/14OTC/2-14OTC/D021S019R005/172215}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>.


== Features ==
=== Principles ===
CheFEM offers a range of features and capabilities to support the analysis of chemical exposure effects on polymers and composites, including:


* Calibrated Sanchez-Lacombe Equation of States: CheFEM utilizes this equation of states to model the behavior of polymers under chemical exposure. The equation helps in predicting thermodynamic and transport properties of the materials<ref>{{Cite web |last=Waterman |first=Pamela |date=2015-10-01 |title=6 Composites Simulation Tips for New Users |url=https://www.digitalengineering247.com/article/simulating-composites-6-tips-for-new-users |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Digital Engineering |language=en}}</ref>.
Utilizing calibrated Sanchez-Lacombe Equation of State and, when necessary, other Equations of States (EOSs), CheFEM 3 accurately predicts crucial material properties such as permeability, chemical resistance, and mechanical response<ref name="source1">Costa, Celio Albano; Costa, Marysilvia Ferreira; Drumond, Geovana Pereira (2023-04-24). "Human Resource Program for Integrity Management and Life Assessment: Subsea Cases Application". ''OnePetro''. [https://doi.org/10.4043/32377-MS doi:10.4043/32377-MS].</ref><ref name="source2">Jillings, Chris (8 August 2023). "Control of contamination of radon-daughters in the DEAP-3600 acrylic vessel". ''AIP Conference Proceedings''. [https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4818082 doi:10.1063/1.4818082].</ref><ref name="source3">van der Wal, Sijmon (8 December 2012). "A Step Forward in Characterizing the Performance of GFRP Rods in Concrete".</ref><ref name="source4">Bigelow, Erik; Lewis, Michael (2018-07-06). Conformable Hydrogen Storage Pressure Vessel (Report). [https://doi.org/10.2172/1459184 doi:10.2172/1459184].</ref> . CheFEM 3  operates as a standalone application or integrates seamlessly with other FEM packages like Abaqus, Ansys, and SolidWorks, enhancing workflow flexibility.Development of the software was initiated by the Polymer Science group of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands
* Finite Element Methodology: CheFEM applies 8-node FEM techniques to simulate and analyze the mechanical response of polymer materials when subjected to chemical exposure. This enables prediction of mechanical properties, such as stress-strain behavior, deformation, and failure mechanisms<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mechanics Of Composite Materials |url=https://www.routledge.com/Mechanics-Of-Composite-Materials/Jones/p/book/9781560327127 |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Routledge & CRC Press |language=en}}</ref>.
* Integration with FEM Packages: CheFEM can be seamlessly integrated as a "chemical exposure plug-in" to widely used mechanically oriented FEM packages, such as Abaqus and Ansys. This integration enables users to combine chemical exposure analysis capabilities with their existing FEM simulations and workflows.


== Benefits ==
=== Features ===
 
* Chemical/Mixture Permeability
* Accurate Property Predictions: By utilizing the capabilities of CheFEM, engineers and researchers can enhance their decision-making process when it comes to choosing and designing polymer materials, leading to more precise property predictions. This software enables accurate forecasts of various properties, such as permeability, chemical resistance, and mechanical response. As a result, it greatly assists in the assessment and optimization of applications that involve polymers.
* Exposed Stiffness & Strength
* Efficient Assessment and Testing: CheFEM allows professionals to digitize their assessment and testing procedures, saving time and resources. By simulating the behavior of polymers under various chemical exposures, it reduces the reliance on physical experiments and facilitates virtual testing and analysis.
* Fugitive Emission Module
 
* Annulus Condition / Annular Leaks
== Availability ==
* FEM Loads & Constraints
CheFEM is available as a standalone software tool that can be installed on compatible systems (PWA). For integration with FEM packages like Abaqus and Ansys, CheFEM can be utilized as a chemical exposure plug-in. For detailed information on availability, licensing, and system requirements, users are advised to visit the official website of Composite Analytica<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2023-05-19|title=CheFEM 3 - Chemical FEM Software|url=https://composite-analytica.com/CheFEM.htm|work=composite-analytica.com}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>.
* Chemical-Thermal Spiking
* Rapid Gas Decompression
* Chemically-Driven Failure Mode


=== System Attributes ===
* Calibrated EOS (SL, GIM, CPA)
* Built-in 8-node FEM Mesher
* Abaqus API, Ansys API, Excel API
* Matrix Mechanical Data (MMD)
* Modern App - No Local Installation


== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 04:31, 22 June 2024

Short description: Physics-based Simulation Software

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CheFEM 3 Software

CheFEM 3 is a 'Chemical-FEM' simulation tool designed for polymer and composite based applications, providing significant advantages. It minimizes exposure experiments, thereby saving costs and reducing environmental impact. Utilizing advanced computing power, it analyzes chemical exposure scenarios and predicts service life, effectively managing equipment operational expenditures (opex)[1] [2].

Principles

Utilizing calibrated Sanchez-Lacombe Equation of State and, when necessary, other Equations of States (EOSs), CheFEM 3 accurately predicts crucial material properties such as permeability, chemical resistance, and mechanical response[3][4][5][6] . CheFEM 3 operates as a standalone application or integrates seamlessly with other FEM packages like Abaqus, Ansys, and SolidWorks, enhancing workflow flexibility.Development of the software was initiated by the Polymer Science group of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands

Features

  • Chemical/Mixture Permeability
  • Exposed Stiffness & Strength
  • Fugitive Emission Module
  • Annulus Condition / Annular Leaks
  • FEM Loads & Constraints
  • Chemical-Thermal Spiking
  • Rapid Gas Decompression
  • Chemically-Driven Failure Mode

System Attributes

  • Calibrated EOS (SL, GIM, CPA)
  • Built-in 8-node FEM Mesher
  • Abaqus API, Ansys API, Excel API
  • Matrix Mechanical Data (MMD)
  • Modern App - No Local Installation

References

  1. ↑ Jha, V.; Dodds, N.; Finch, D.; Latto, J.; Karabelas, G.; Anderson, T.A.; Baehmann, P.; Vermilyea, M.E. (2014). "Flexible Fiber-reinforced Pipe for 10,000-foot Water Depths: Performance Assessments and Future Challenges". OnePetro. doi:10.4043/25393-MS.
  2. ↑ "CheFEM 3: Advanced Polymer Simulation Tool Using FEM and AI | Composite Analytica". https://composite-analytica.com/CheFEM.htm. 
  3. ↑ Costa, Celio Albano; Costa, Marysilvia Ferreira; Drumond, Geovana Pereira (2023-04-24). "Human Resource Program for Integrity Management and Life Assessment: Subsea Cases Application". OnePetro. doi:10.4043/32377-MS.
  4. ↑ Jillings, Chris (8 August 2023). "Control of contamination of radon-daughters in the DEAP-3600 acrylic vessel". AIP Conference Proceedings. doi:10.1063/1.4818082.
  5. ↑ van der Wal, Sijmon (8 December 2012). "A Step Forward in Characterizing the Performance of GFRP Rods in Concrete".
  6. ↑ Bigelow, Erik; Lewis, Michael (2018-07-06). Conformable Hydrogen Storage Pressure Vessel (Report). doi:10.2172/1459184.
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