Research and Development Testing of Yttria/Rare Earth Stabilized Zirconia Matrix Bricks in the Pilot Test Unit (PTU) at AEDC

Abstract

Presented are the comprehensive results of research testing accomplished with the Pilot Test Unit (PTU) at AEDC since February 1969. The major objective of this continuing test program is to develop operational techniques and suitable ceramic materials in direct support of a full-scale, intermittent airflow, high enthalpy, high pressure test facility capable of testing aircraft and missile models, components, and engines in the Mach 2 to 8 flight regime. Eighty-four blowdown runs accomplished in the PTU are reported herein. Heater maximum operating conditions of 1850 psi and 4450F were accomplished during testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0751298

Entities

People

  • C. R. Tinsley

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Bricks
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Combustion Products
  • Diffraction
  • Elements
  • High Pressure
  • Low Density
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Fluid Dynamics.