Carbon Fiber Electrical Resistance Modification-Its Relationship to Electrical Equipment Malfunction.

Abstract

Examines the problem of carbon fibers which come in contact with critical electrical circuits when accidentally dispersed into the air. A Carbon Fiber Study Group was convened to consider whether or not the electrical resistance of carbon fibers could be increased to acceptable levels without altering other desirable characteristics. The group considered: (1) the magnitude of resistance changes required to minimize electrical equipment malfunction, (2) whether or not carbon fibers can be modified to meet these requirements, (3) the ease of hardening confined spaces, and (4) the disposal of carbon fibers and composites after use. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA074655

Entities

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Fibers
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Combustion
  • Composite Materials
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electronics Industry
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Research
  • Plastics
  • Semiconductors

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Space