@article{KronebergerStanikDoehring2025, author = {Kroneberger, Monika and Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten}, title = {Parameter optimization for the infrared curing process of powder coatings using the NAPUBEST prototype and optical simulations}, series = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, volume = {335}, journal = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, editor = {El Gawhary, O. and Witte, S. and Moreno, I.}, publisher = {EDP Sciences}, issn = {2100-014X}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202533503035}, pages = {1 -- 2}, year = {2025}, abstract = {In line with the energy transition, it is desirable to replace fossil fuels in the curing process of industrial powder coatings. Infrared heating is the considered method here. IR-emitter arrangement in the reflective heating chamber, their geometry and the dwell time of the components are crucial for a successful and efficient process. Process optimization has to consider the optical parameter variation of the powder coating during the procedure. Measurements in the NAPUBEST prototype are compared with optical simulations of the setup to get the simulation parameters in agreement with reality and to provide a foundation for the layout of industrial processes.}, subject = {Pulverlack}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{StanikDoehringReesetal.2025, author = {Stanik, Eva and D{\"o}hring, Thorsten and Rees, Paul and Kroneberger, Monika and Stanik, Martin}, title = {Infrared heating for a sustainable powder coating technology}, series = {DGaO-Proceedings}, volume = {2025}, booktitle = {DGaO-Proceedings}, number = {126}, publisher = {DGaO}, organization = {TH Aschaffenburg}, issn = {1614-8436}, pages = {1 -- 2}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Industrial processes need to be transformed into sustainable alternatives. For powder coatings, which traditionally rely on gas or oil heating systems, infrared radiation can deliver the required process heat. The aim of the NAPUBEST project is to evaluate the possibilities of infrared radiation in the powder coating process. In our laboratory, we realized a prototype of an IR oven for test measurements.}, language = {en} }