Elastomeric Tank Life Extension Studies - Part II

Abstract

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

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA334609

Entities

People

  • G. E. Fodor

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Elastomers
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Fuels
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Petroleum
  • Physical Properties
  • Polyurethanes
  • Research Facilities
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.