Reference number : GC-2017-Q1-00571, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Ross, M.F. Annie (École Polytechnique de Montréal), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : Quebec|Québec, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Idea to Innovation, program name french : De l'idée à l'innovation, program purpose english : A novel acoustic foam was developed by Polytechnique Montreal in response to the needs of the aviation_x000D_
industry. The thermoset polymeric open-cell foam shows excellent acoustic absorption coefficient in broad_x000D_
frequency range, and particularly at low frequencies. Further, is light and mechanically strong. The foams_x000D_
mechanical properties are attractive for applications in aircraft engines, flooring systems and fuselage. The_x000D_
fabrication process is simple and reliable. Acoustic specialists in the aeronautics and the building construction_x000D_
fields have recognized the potential of the proposed product and a provisional patent has been filed. The_x000D_
companies approached are welcoming this unexampled multifunctional technology with high potential for_x000D_
commercialization, and are calling for further testing and improvements._x000D_
The purpose of this project is to respond to industry requirements prior to industrialization by validating the_x000D_
technology in relevant environment. The objective is to prove that the manufacturing process parameters are_x000D_
fully controlled, and that these thermoset foams respect acoustic, physical and mechanical specifications from_x000D_
industry. The project will show the benefits of making these low-cost acoustic foams with flight certified_x000D_
thermosetting resins. The fabrication process will be optimized. Large samples will be manufactured. Different_x000D_
resin systems and foam structures will be tested. Acoustic performance, mechanical properties and_x000D_
airworthiness will be assessed experimentally. Effectiveness of acoustic prediction tools will be verified._x000D_
Integration in representative aerospace sandwich structure will be tested._x000D_
This new technology will contribute to the economic health and growth of the 211 000 jobs and 28 G$_x000D_
Canadian aerospace industry. It is providing a means of limiting the "adverse community reaction related to the_x000D_
operation and expansion of airports" deplored by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Mitigation of_x000D_
aircraft noise is among manufacturers and airport managers' top priorities and key environmental goals., program purpose french : A novel acoustic foam was developed by Polytechnique Montreal in response to the needs of the aviation_x000D_
industry. The thermoset polymeric open-cell foam shows excellent acoustic absorption coefficient in broad_x000D_
frequency range, and particularly at low frequencies. Further, is light and mechanically strong. The foams_x000D_
mechanical properties are attractive for applications in aircraft engines, flooring systems and fuselage. The_x000D_
fabrication process is simple and reliable. Acoustic specialists in the aeronautics and the building construction_x000D_
fields have recognized the potential of the proposed product and a provisional patent has been filed. The_x000D_
companies approached are welcoming this unexampled multifunctional technology with high potential for_x000D_
commercialization, and are calling for further testing and improvements._x000D_
The purpose of this project is to respond to industry requirements prior to industrialization by validating the_x000D_
technology in relevant environment. The objective is to prove that the manufacturing process parameters are_x000D_
fully controlled, and that these thermoset foams respect acoustic, physical and mechanical specifications from_x000D_
industry. The project will show the benefits of making these low-cost acoustic foams with flight certified_x000D_
thermosetting resins. The fabrication process will be optimized. Large samples will be manufactured. Different_x000D_
resin systems and foam structures will be tested. Acoustic performance, mechanical properties and_x000D_
airworthiness will be assessed experimentally. Effectiveness of acoustic prediction tools will be verified._x000D_
Integration in representative aerospace sandwich structure will be tested._x000D_
This new technology will contribute to the economic health and growth of the 211 000 jobs and 28 G$_x000D_
Canadian aerospace industry. It is providing a means of limiting the "adverse community reaction related to the_x000D_
operation and expansion of airports" deplored by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Mitigation of_x000D_
aircraft noise is among manufacturers and airport managers' top priorities and key environmental goals., agreement title english : Fabrication and optimization of polymeric accoustic foams with structural fonctionality (I2I Phase I), agreement title french : Fabrication and optimization of polymeric accoustic foams with structural fonctionality (I2I Phase I), agreement number : I2IPJ, agreement value : 125000.0, agreement start date : 2017-04-25, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year. (2017-2018 to 2018-2019), additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier. (2017-2018 à 2018-2019), owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada