Evaluation of Elastomeric Components for the Arctic Forward Area Refueling System

Abstract

The elastomeric components of an Arctic Forward Area Refueling equipment (AFARE) system, developed contractually and consisting of collapsible fuel storage tanks of various sizes, 500-gallon fuel drums, and suction and discharge hoses, were evaluated to ascertain conformance to relevant military specifications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283315

Entities

People

  • Alan R. Teets
  • Gumersindo Rodriguez
  • Paul E. Gatza

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Elastic Properties
  • Fabrication
  • Forward Areas
  • Fuel Hoses
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Physical Properties
  • Resistance
  • Structural Loads
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Materials Science
  • Petroleum Engineering