School of Fiber and Textile Engineering Sponsored Conferences: Recent submissions
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ASME Carpet Recycling and Combustion Test Program
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003-05-12)The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Research Committee on Industrial and Municipal Waste in conjunction with the Georgia Institute of Technology, carpet industry groups, and other interested parties has recently ... -
Panel Discussion on Textile Recycling
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-05-17) -
Georgia Tech and Dalton State College's CARPET Research Facilities and Activities
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-05-13)CARPET (Center And Research Program in Engineered Tufts) is an endowed program established by the carpet and allied industries to support research related to the floorcoverings sector. It provides a link between academic ... -
Update on Carpet As an Alternative Fuel for Cement Kilns
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-05-13)Cement kilns have a tremendous appetite for energy. Carpet has a relatively high value of energy content due to its high fraction of polymer material, and its calcium carbonate filler is a feed for cement kilns. This talk ... -
Nyloboard Building Materials
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-05-13)Three new categories of building materials are discussed, all made from needle-punched mats obtained from shredded carpet: (1) "Nyloprime" is made with a two-component adhesive mixture that undergoes foaming reaction to ... -
GeoHay Products from Carpet Waste
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-05-13)GeoHay™ erosion and sediment control products are made from recycled fibers. This talk discusses their characteristics in comparison with traditional products. -
Panel Discussion on Carpet Waste Recycling
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000-05-01) -
Plastics, Rubbers, and Textiles in the Municipal Solid Waste in the United States
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000-05-02) -
Fourth Annual Conference on Recycling of Fibrous Textile and Carpet Waste. Conference Program
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-05-17) -
Third Annual Conference on Recycling of Fibrous Textile and Carpet Waste. Conference Program
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998-04-30) -
Second Annual Conference on Recycling of Fibrous Textile and Carpet Waste. Conference Program
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1997-05-19) -
ATMI's Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3)
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000-05-02) -
The First Annual Conference on Recycling of Fibrous Textile and Carpet Waste. Final Program
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1996-06-12) -
From Used Carpets to Raw Materials for the Plastic Industry - Experiences and Opportunities in USA and Europe
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002-05-14)The activities of Dr. Poppe AG are based on the experiences made with one of the major projects, Polyamid 2000 AG, Premnitz/Germany (close to Berlin), which is capable of processing European as well as American carpets in ... -
Current Developments in Underwater Re-pelletization of Nylon, PET and High-MFI PP
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003-05-13)This talk describes the latest underwater pelletizing technology in comparison with the more traditional strand pelletizing and water slide systems. Effects of the spherical shape of the underwater cut pellet verses the ... -
Latest Process Machinery for Recovery of Post-Industrial Fiber, Nonwoven and Carpet Scrap
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003-05-13)This presentation covers the following topics: Tips for effective recovery of scrap--a Checklist of important factors to consider; Latest breakthroughs for recovery of industrial fiber, nonwoven and carpet scrap; Recommended ... -
Proper Selection of Filter Media in Reclaim Fiber Operations
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003-05-13)With the growing trend of using reclaimed synthetic fiber waste in the manufacturing of carpet fibers, manufacturers are recognizing the importance of effective filtration in their polymer extrusion processes. Selecting ... -
Coal Fly Ash - A New High Performance Mineral Filler for Improved Environmental Sustainability in the Carpet Industry
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003-05-13)This paper discusses the role of coal fly ash as a high performance mineral filler for use in carpet backing that has the potential to provide significant improvements in environmental sustainability in the carpet industry, ... -
Compounds and Products from Carpet and Tire Waste
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003-05-13)Compounds containing crumb tire rubber and 40-60% carpet scrap have been developed. They can be cured with peroxides in compression molding process to produce thermoset plastic products of varying flexibility, such as roof ...