Alumina Ceramic; A Cost Effective Replacement for Titanium in Deep Submergence Pressure Housings
Abstract
Alumina ceramic's high compressive strength and modulus of elasticity, coupled with its low density make it feasible to routinely fabricate cylindrical pressure housings with O.5 weight/displacement ratios for 20,000 ft (6100m) service. This compares favorably to optimally designed titanium cylindrical housings with 0.86 weight/displacement ratio. This presentation, by J.D. Stachiw, describes past experiences with glass and ceramic pressure housings and presents NCCOSC ceramic housing program objectives, approach, findings, and applications Ceramic, External pressure housing, Ocean engineering.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA275640
Entities
People
- Jerry D. Stachiw
Organizations
- Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center