Alternatives to Chlorinated Solvents in the Solid Rocket Motor Industry
Abstract
In response to impending environmental regulations on ozone-depleting chlorinated solvents and hazardous air pollutant emissions from other solvents, the propulsion industry is faced with the challenge to implement new environmentally acceptable solvents for use in manufacturing, maintenance, and other processing operations. Hardware cleaning and coating operations in particular, such as motor case and component degreasing, need to be addressed. while all industries face similar challenges, unique concerns such as case-insulation- propellant bonding characteristics in solid rocket motors and explosives safety issues regarding solvent/energetic material compatibility make transition to alternative processes more problematic in many respects for the propulsion industry. Considerable effort is being devoted to solving these problems. In keeping with the mission of CPIA to compile, analyze, and disseminate information pertinent to propulsion technology, this paper will review work in the area and highlight lessons learned concerning the implementation of environmentally acceptable alternative cleaning processes for solid rocket propulsion systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA507260
Entities
People
- J. E. Cocchiaro