Structural considerations in design of lightweight glass-fiber composite pressure vesselsThe design concepts used for metal-lined glass-fiber composite pressure vessels are described, comparing the structural characteristics of the composite designs with each other and with homogeneous metal pressure vessels. Specific design techniques and available design data are identified. The discussion centers around two distinctly different design concepts, which provide the basis for defining metal lined composite vessels as either (1) thin-metal lined, or (2) glass fiber reinforced (GFR). Both concepts are described and associated development problems are identified and discussed. Relevant fabrication and testing experience from a series of NASA-Lewis Research Center development efforts is presented.
Document ID
19740027730
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Faddoul, J. R. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)