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Polymer, metal, and ceramic matrix composites for advanced aircraft engine applicationsAdvanced aircraft engine research within NASA Lewis is being focused on propulsion systems for subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic aircraft. Each of these flight regimes requires different types of engines, but all require advanced materials to meet their goals of performance, thrust-to-weight ratio, and fuel efficiency. The high strength/weight and stiffness/weight properties of resin, metal, and ceramic matrix composites will play an increasingly key role in meeting these performance requirements. At NASA Lewis, research is ongoing to apply graphite/polyimide composites to engine components and to develop polymer matrices with higher operating temperature capabilities. Metal matrix composites, using magnesium, aluminum, titanium, and superalloy matrices, are being developed for application to static and rotating engine components, as well as for space applications, over a broad temperature range. Ceramic matrix composites are also being examined to increase the toughness and reliability of ceramics for application to high-temperature engine structures and components.
Document ID
19870027913
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Mcdanels, D. L.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Serafini, T. T.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Dicarlo, J. A.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Materials for Energy Systems
Volume: 8
ISSN: 0162-9719
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Accession Number
87A15187
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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