Coated-Fabric Tank Life Extension Studies.

Abstract

Time-dependent performances of three polyurethane types, an epicMorohydrin, and a nitrile-based coated-fabric collapsible fuel tank were evaluated under outdoor exposure conditions. These five products were filled with (a) a referee grade diesel fuel and (b) a W-5/W-8 ST special test turbine fuel. Data obtained from the fuel-filled tanks were compared to those of empty, fuel-free products. Results indicated that all examined polyurethane tanks were substantially inferior to those fabricated from an epichlorohydrin or a nitrile product, with the latter coated-fabric material being the superior one.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA313147

Entities

People

  • G. E. Fodor

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Fuels
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Marine Corps
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Physical Properties
  • Polymers
  • Polyurethanes
  • Research Facilities
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.