De Zeepkist, Design of a funeral enclosure for resomation
S.M. van Andel (TU Delft - Industrial Design Engineering)
S Ghodrat – Mentor (TU Delft - Emerging Materials)
J.R. Alferink – Mentor (TU Delft - Form and Experience)
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Abstract
This thesis explores the design of a funeral enclosure for resomation, utilizing PISOX - a biobased and biodegradable polymer - and soap. The research follows a three-phase framework of analysis, design and evaluation. In the analysis phase, the resomation process and its context are examined, followed by analysis of the suitability of soap and PISOX for the application of resomation and their manufacturing possibilities. The analysis concludes with a list of requirements and wishes for the design. In the subsequent design phase, various design activities are conducted to define the design of a funeral enclosure of for resomation. Various ideas are explored and a design is created that is designed to fit within the Resomator S750. The design is created to accommodate the dimensions of a P95 human body.
The design’s strength is evaluated through a combination of tensile testing and Finite Element Analysis to determine the thickness needed for the PISOX parts. A 1:4 prototype was created to assess the manufacturability and to gather insight into users’ opinions of the design through interviews. Finally, a sustainability evaluation demonstrates the environmental advantages of introducing De Zeepkist.