Inspection of metallic thermal protection systems for the X-33 launch vehicle using pulsed infrared thermography

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
John O. Taylor ◽  
Henry M. Dupont
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Thermography ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Launch Vehicle ◽  
Thermal Protection Systems ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Pulsed Infrared Thermography

Trends in the development of flexible thermal protection systems for modern aircraft

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-21
Author(s):  
V. G. Babashov ◽  
◽  
N. M. Varrik ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Heat Removal ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Passive Protection ◽  
Thermal Protection Systems ◽  
Heat Protection ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Protected Surface ◽  
Flexible Panels

The emergence of new types of space and aviation technology necessitates the development of new types of thermal protection systems capable of operating at high temperature and long operating times. There are several types of thermal protection systems for different operating conditions: active thermal protection systems using forced supply of coolant to the protected surface, passive thermal protection systems using materials with low thermal conductivity without additional heat removal, high-temperature systems, which are simultaneously elements of the bearing structure and provide thermal protection, ablation materials. Heat protection systems in the form of rigid tiles and flexible panels, felt and mats are most common kind of heat protecting systems. This article examines the trends of development of flexible reusable heat protection systems intended for passive protection of aircraft structural structures from overheating.

scholarly journals Mechanical Stability of Hybrid Corrugated Sandwich Plates under Fluid-Structure-Thermal Coupling for Novel Thermal Protection Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2790
Author(s):  
Wenzheng Zhuang ◽  
Chao Yang ◽  
Zhigang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Parameter Study ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Thermal Coupling ◽  
Mechanical Instability ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Thermal Protection Systems ◽  
Protection Systems

Hybrid corrugated sandwich (HCS) plates have become a promising candidate for novel thermal protection systems (TPS) due to their multi-functionality of load bearing and thermal protection. For hypersonic vehicles, the novel TPS that performs some structural functions is a potential method of saving weight, which is significant in reducing expensive design/manufacture cost. Considering the novel TPS exposed to severe thermal and aerodynamic environments, the mechanical stability of the HCS plates under fluid-structure-thermal coupling is crucial for preliminary design of the TPS. In this paper, an innovative layerwise finite element model of the HCS plates is presented, and coupled fluid-structure-thermal analysis is performed with a parameter study. The proposed method is validated to be accurate and efficient against commercial software simulation. Results have shown that the mechanical instability of the HCS plates can be induced by fluid-structure coupling and further accelerated by thermal effect. The influences of geometric parameters on thermal buckling and dynamic stability present opposite tendencies, indicating a tradeoff is required for the TPS design. The present analytical model and numerical results provide design guidance in the practical application of the novel TPS.

scholarly journals Methodology for Flight-Relevant Arc-Jet Testing of Flexible Thermal Protection Systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 789-800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Mazaheri ◽  
Walter E. Bruce ◽  
Nathaniel J. Mesick ◽  
Kenneth Sutton
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Thermal Protection Systems ◽  
Protection Systems

ZIRCONIA FIBERS AS A COMPONENT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMAL INSULATION (review)

2021 ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
V.G. Babashov ◽  
◽  
N.M. Varrik ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Zirconium Oxide ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Precursor Solution ◽  
Technical Literature ◽  
Thermal Protection Systems ◽  
Insulation Materials ◽  
Protection Systems

Based on the analysis of recent publications of scientific and technical literature, data on the production of zirconium oxide fibers used for the manufacture of high-temperature thermal insulation materials are presented. Information is provided on various methods of obtaining zirconium oxide fibers (methods of impregnation of the template and molding of the mixture, sol-gel method of spinning a fiber-forming precursor solution), as well as on the technique of fiber molding (manual pulling, dry and wet spinning, blowing and electrospinning). The use of such fibers for the production of thermal insulation materials (felts, cords and blocks) instead of currently existing materials made of aluminum oxide-based fibers can significantly increase the operating temperatures of the thermal protection systems.

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