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Simple method for forming thin-wall pressure vesselsApplication of internal hydrostatic pressure to seam-welded circular cylindrical tanks having corner-welded, flat, circular ends forms large thin-walled high quality tanks. Form limits expansion of cylindrical portion of final tank while hemispherical ends develop freely; no external form or restraint is required to fabricate spherical tanks.
Document ID
19720000025
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Erickson, A. L.
Guist, L. R.
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
ARC-10511
Report Number: ARC-10511
Accession Number
72B10025
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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