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Metal Matrix Composite LOX Turbopump Housing via Novel Tool-less Net-Shape Pressure Infiltration Casting TechnologyMetal matrix composites for propulsion components offer high performance and affordability, resulting in low weight and cost. The following sections in this viewgraph presentation describe the pressure infiltration casting of a metal matrix composite LOX turbopump housing: 1) Baseline Pump Design and Stress Analysis; 2) Tool-less Advanced Pressure Infiltration Casting Process; 3) Preform Splicing and Joining for Large Components such as Pump Housing; 4) Fullscale Pump Housing Redesign.
Document ID
20040083976
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Shah, Sandeep
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Lee, Jonathan
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Bhat, Biliyar
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Wells, Doug
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Gregg, Wayne
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Marsh, Matthew
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Genge, Gary
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Forbes, John
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Salvi, Alex
(Metal Matrix Cast Composites, Inc. Waltham, MA, United States)
Cornie, James A.
(Metal Matrix Cast Composites, Inc. Waltham, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: 5th Conference on Aerospace Materials, Processes, and Environmental Technology
Subject Category
Metals And Metallic Materials
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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