Enhanced Compressible Fluids Investigation

Abstract

This report describes a continuing investigation of compressible fluids for use in artillery recoil mechanisms. (See Contractor Report ARLCD-CR- 81034 for results of the previous investigation.) Several candidate fluids, those exhibiting higher compressibility than Dow Corning DC-200, were examined more thoroughly. Tradeoff analyses were performed and an optimum fluid is recommended. Fluid, recoil mechanism, seal compatibility, and the effects of solubilized gases were investigated. The possibility of using microballoons in a recoil fluid was examined. Results indicate that perfluorinated ether provides improved compressibility but has drawbacks such as lower viscosity and a lower boiling point.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA131622

Entities

People

  • C. Gustavson
  • Robert Dombroski

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Boiling Point
  • Chemistry
  • Coefficients
  • Composite Materials
  • Compressive Properties
  • Corrosion Inhibition
  • Cyclic Tests
  • Flash Point
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Molecular Structure
  • Molecular Weight
  • Polymers
  • Recoil Mechanisms
  • Test Methods

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  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design