INVESTIGATION OF STRUCTURAL SEALING PARAMETERS AND CONCEPTS FOR SPACECRAFT. PART 2. LEAK DETECTION, REPAIR, GENERAL ENVIRONMENT, AND MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Abstract
The many factors that influence the leakage of gases past a seal were discussed and analyzed in Part I to apprise the designer of pressurized spacecraft compartments of the problems of achieving and maintaining a seal when extremely low leakage rates are desired. The information contained here in Part II is related to the overall problem of producing and maintaining a satisfactory seal but not directly applicable to spacecraft seal design or evaluation. It is included to apprise the designer of the potential detrimental effects of environment on a seal. The problems and techniques of leak detection and repair are discussed. The general and induced environment test to which spacecraft may be subjected are described. A brief discussion of the properties of rubber and plastic materials is also included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0620045
Entities
People
- Anton A. Hehn
- Frank Iwatsuki
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute