Filament wound pressure vessels with load sharing liners for Space Shuttle Orbiter applicationsIt is recognized that the use of overwrapped pressure vessels with load sharing liners may provide significant weight savings for high pressure gas containment in Space Shuttle Orbiter systems. The technology readiness to produce Kevlar wound vessels with load sharing liners of titanium 6Al-4V, Inconel 718 or cryoformed 301 steel has been demonstrated. It has been estimated that about 400 lbs can be saved in the Orbiter by using overwrapped vessels with load sharing liners instead of monolithic metal designs. Total weight of the composite vessels would be about 1350 lbs as opposed to about 1750 lbs for all-metal vessels.
Document ID
19770044641
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Ecord, G. M. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Symposium and Exhibition on Bicentennial of materials progress