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Workshop on Future Needs for Service Life Prediction of Polymeric Materials

Purpose:

The objectives of this workshop are to identify gaps and future needs for service life prediction of polymeric materials.  Topics will span knowledge of fundamental understanding, needed tool development, implementation of changes to current processes, and linkage to overall goals of development of next generation service life prediction.   These focus areas will be illustrated with case studies from several industries highlighting the critical need for service life prediction.  These include: 

  • Wire and cable
  • Photovoltaics
  • Roofing
  • Composites
  • Appliances

The workshop will begin on noon, Wednesday, October 24th in Gaithersburg MD and finish by noon, Friday October 26th. The schedule will include keynote presentations and break-out discussion sessions, and conclude with a session integrating lessons learned and development of a path forward. 

Agenda:

Tentative Agenda:

Wed Afternoon:  Overview of Current Challenges

  • Overview of Service Life Prediction for Polymers -  Chris White (NIST)
  • Progress on UL 746B, Long Term Thermal Aging (LTTA): Tool Development  - Tom Chapin (UL)
  • Progress on UL 746B, LTTA:  Process for Implementing Changes -  George Fechtmann  (UL)
  • Failure Analysis Tools -  Maureen Reitman (Exponent)
  • Matt Celina-  Polymer Rapid qualification versus the science of polymer degradation, can standard tests be a compromise?-  Sandia National Laboratory

Thursday Morning: Case Studies

  • Photovoltaics – Xiaohong Gu (NIST)
  • Building Integrated Photovoltaics  -  TBD (Dow Chemical)
  • Wire and Cable Aging - Stephanie Watson(NIST)
  • Composites for Transportation - TBD
  • Appliances –  TBD
  • Flat Slope Roofing - Chris White (NIST)

Thursday Afternoon: Breakout Sessions

  • Fundamentals of Polymer Science
  • Application Specific Needs
  • Tool Development
  • Process Development

Friday Morning:  Integration of Lessons Learned and Path Forward

Details:

Start Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
End Date: Friday, October 26, 2012
Location: NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, Red Auditorium
Format: Conference

Sponsor(s):

Underwriters Laboratories and NIST

Registration:

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Registration Contact:

Teresa Vicente
(301) 975-3883
teresa.vicente@nist.gov

Technical Contact:

Chris White