THE CONVERSION OF 16-INCH PROJECTILES TO PRESSURE VESSELS

Abstract

Pressure vessels for use with fresh water and sea water at pressures up to 20,000 psi have been fabricated from modified 16-inch High Capacity Naval Projectiles. Details for modification of projectiles and the fabrication of supporting equipment are presented. Proof testing procedure and data are described and discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0625950

Entities

People

  • J. D. Stachiw
  • K. O. Gray

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Chemistry
  • Construction
  • Control Systems
  • Corrosion
  • Deep Oceans
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Fire Control Systems
  • High Pressure
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Projectiles
  • Sea Water
  • Standards
  • Tensile Strength
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Geology

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • ballistics.