LOX (Liquid Oxygen) Tank Fatigue Detection.
Abstract
Reinforced 400-gallon tanks of liquid oxygen (LOX) are airlifted to aircraft carriers during emergency resupply operations. These tanks must withstand large mechanical shock loadings during cable-arrested landings. A magnetometer system has been developed to monitor straining and metallurgical changes which result in the 304-series stainless steel inner tank wall. This change from austenite to martensite can be related to remaining fatigue life, and the tank removed from service before failure occurs. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0774474
Entities
People
- Thomas Dale Weikel