Solid-State Bonded Liquid Rocket Propellant Containers.
Abstract
The report covers the design, development, fabrication, test, and evaluation of liquid rocket propellant containers fabricated by solid-state bonded methods. There were no fusion welded joints. The objective of this program was to develop liquid propellant tankage with a zero-leak potential and joints with parent material strength. The program was conducted in four phases: (1) Preliminary design and analysis; (2) Bonding development; (3) Prototype tankage fabrication and test; and (4) Fabrication of tankage for propellant storability tests. The original program was initiated in February 1969. All tanks produced up to this point were made from A-286 alloy. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0725776
Entities
People
- Charles L. Caudill
- Ronald L. Kirlin
Organizations
- Martin Marietta