Metal Matrix Composites for Liquid Rocket Engines

Abstract

This article presents an overview of current research and material requirements for Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) technologies being developed for application to Liquid Rocket Engines (LIRE). Developments in LRE technology for the US Air Force are being tracked and planned through the Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technologies Program (IHPRPT). Current efforts and research requirements for three types of MMC systems are discussed: Aluminum., Copper and Nickel matrix material systems. Potential applications include turbopump housings, rotating machinery and high stiffness flanges and ductwork,

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA410056

Entities

People

  • J. S. Shelley
  • Jonathan M. Nichols
  • R. Leclaire

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Combustion Products
  • Composite Materials
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Heat Transfer
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Rocket Engines
  • Thrust Chambers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.