Some Aspects of Materials and Structures Engineering with Ceramics for Engine Applications

Abstract

This paper identifies the benefits of the use of ceramics in heat engines, how one designs with brittle materials, and some key materials for heat engine application. Current engineering and materials problems in the use of ceramics for engine applications are summarized. Examples of how the materials science and engineering community is addressing two of these problems: time and environmental dependence of properties, and development of improved high temperature (ca 1400 C) materials, are presented. A case history of a successful design of a ceramic engine component is also presented. Finally, progress on a variety of ceramic engine programs is reviewed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA091547

Entities

People

  • R. N. Katz

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Databases
  • Engine Components
  • Gas Turbines
  • Heat Engines
  • Heat Transfer
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Technical Ceramics
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design