Synthesis, characterisation and qualification of high performance phenolic/carbon random-fibre oriented ablative thermal protection composite for re-entry applications

2022 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
L. Mohan Kumar ◽  
P. Chakravarthy ◽  
E.N. Anandapadmanabhan
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Random Fibre

Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics (UHTCs) via Reactive Sintering

2007 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 1159-1163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo Jun Zhang ◽  
Wen Wen Wu ◽  
Yan Mei Kan ◽  
Pei Ling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Oxidation Resistance ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Ambient Pressure ◽  
Stable Phase ◽  
Reactive Sintering ◽  
Dissociation Temperature ◽  
Monolithic Ceramics

Current high temperature ceramics, such as ZrO2, Si3N4 and SiC, cannot be used at temperatures over 1600°C due to their low melting temperature or dissociation temperature. For ultrahigh temperature applications over 1800°C, materials with high melting points, high phase composition stability, high thermal conductivity, good thermal shock and oxidation resistance are needed. The transition metal diborides, mainly include ZrB2 and HfB2, have melting temperatures of above 3000°C, and can basically meet the above demands. However, the oxidation resistance of diboride monolithic ceramics at ultra-high temperatures need to be improved for the applications in thermal protection systems for future aerospace vehicles and jet engines. On the other hand, processing science for making high performance UHTCs is another hot topic in the UHTC field. Densification of UHTCs at mild temperatures through reactive sintering is an attracting way due to the chemically stable phase composition and microstructure as well as clean grain boundaries in the obtained materials. Moreover, the stability studies of the materials in phase composition and microstructures at ultra high application temperatures is also critical for materials manufactured at relatively low temperature. Furthermore, the oxidation resistance in simulated reentry environments instead of in static or flowing air of ambient pressure should be evaluated. Here we will report the concept, advantages and some recent progress on the reactive sintering of diboride–based composites at mild temperatures.

scholarly journals Influence of Fabric Weave on Thermal Radiation Resistance and Water Vapor Permeability

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 525
Author(s):  
Ana Kiš ◽  
Snježana Brnada ◽  
Stana Kovačević
Keyword(s):  
High Temperatures ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Water Vapor Permeability ◽  
Radiant Heat ◽  
The Body ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Weave Structure ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
The Impact

In this work, aramid fibers were used to develop new, high-performance fabrics for high-temperature protective clothing. The research was based on the impact of the weave structure on fabric resistance to radiant heat. The goals of the research were primarily related to the development of new fabric structures created by the weave structure, which gives better protection of the body against high temperatures in relation to the standard weave structures that are used today. According to the results obtained it can be concluded that the fabric weave significantly affects the fabric structure, which consequently determines the effectiveness of protection against high temperatures. The justification for the use of multi-weft and strucks weave structure, which provides greater thermal protection and satisfactory breathability than commonly used weave structures, was ascertained.

Plasma Sprayed Ultra High Temperature Ceramics for Thermal Protection Systems

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Valente ◽  
C. Bartuli ◽  
G. Visconti ◽  
M. Tului
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Spraying ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
High Heat ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Space Vehicles ◽  
Ultra High Temperature Ceramics ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Plasma Sprayed

Abstract Reusable space vehicles, which must withstand re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, require external protection systems (TPS) which are usually in the forms of rigid surface in areas of high or moderate working temperature. High heat fluxes and temperatures related to high performance hypervelocity flights also require the use of TPS materials having good oxidation and thermal shock resistance, dimensional stability, and ablation resistance. Components by these materials are usually fabricated, starting from either billets or plate stocks, by uniaxial hot pressing, and complex parts, such as low radius edges, are then obtained by electrical discharge machining technique. This article investigates an alternative fabrication technology, based on plasma spraying, to produce near net shape components. Results of experimental activities, such as optimization of plasma spraying parameters based on a DOE approach, are reported and discussed.

TURBULENCE MODELS FOR ACCURATE AEROTHERMAL PREDICTION IN HYPERSONIC FLOWS

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (13) ◽  
pp. 1345-1348 ◽  
Author(s):  
XIANG-HONG ZHANG ◽  
YI-ZAO WU ◽  
JIANG-FENG WANG
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Turbulence Modeling ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Computational Prediction ◽  
Hypersonic Flows ◽  
Design And Optimization ◽  
Sst Model

Accurate description of the aerodynamic and aerothermal environment is crucial to the integrated design and optimization for high performance hypersonic vehicles. In the simulation of aerothermal environment, the effect of viscosity is crucial. The turbulence modeling remains a major source of uncertainty in the computational prediction of aerodynamic forces and heating. In this paper, three turbulent models were studied: the one-equation eddy viscosity transport model of Spalart-Allmaras, the Wilcox k -ω model and the Menter SST model. For the k -ω model and SST model, the compressibility correction, press dilatation and low Reynolds number correction were considered. The influence of these corrections for flow properties were discussed by comparing with the results without corrections. In this paper the emphasis is on the assessment and evaluation of the turbulence models in prediction of heat transfer as applied to a range of hypersonic flows with comparison to experimental data. This will enable establishing factor of safety for the design of thermal protection systems of hypersonic vehicle.

scholarly journals Thermochemical characterization of polybenzimidazole with and without nano-ZrO2 for ablative materials application

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (5) ◽  
pp. 2149-2161
Author(s):  
L. Paglia ◽  
V. Genova ◽  
M. P. Bracciale ◽  
C. Bartuli ◽  
F. Marra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Phenolic Resin ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Space Vehicle ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Thermoplastic Material ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Very High

AbstractDuring the ballistic atmospheric re-entry, a space vehicle has to withstand huge thermo-mechanical solicitations because of its high velocity and the friction with the atmosphere. According to the kind of the re-entry mission, the heat fluxes can be very high (in the order of some MW m−2) ;thus, an adequate thermal protection system is mandatory in order to preserve the structure of the vehicle, the payload and, for manned mission, the crew. Carbon phenolic ablators have been chosen for several missions because they are able to dissipate the incident heat flux very efficiently. Phenolic resin presents satisfying performance but also environmental drawbacks. Thus, a more environmental-friendly solution was conceived: a high-performance thermoplastic material, polybenzimidazole (PBI), was employed instead of phenolic resin. In this work PBI-ablative material samples were manufactured with and without the addition of nano-ZrO2 and tested with an oxyacetylene flame. For comparison, some carbon-phenolic ablators with the same density were manufactured and tested too. Thermogravimetric analysis on PBI samples was carried out at different heating rates, and the obtained TG data were elaborated to evaluate the activation energy of PBI and nano-filled PBI. The thermokinetics results for PBI show an improvement in thermal stability due to the addition of nano-ZrO2, while the oxyacetylene flame test enlightens how PBI ablators are able to overcome the carbon phenolic ablators performance, in particular when modified by the addition of nano-ZrO2.

Advances in Coating Design for High-Performance Gas Turbines

MRS Bulletin ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (9) ◽  
pp. 659-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Nicholls
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Barrier Coatings ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Surface Engineering ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Thermal Barrier ◽  
Barrier Coatings ◽  
Aluminide Coatings ◽  
Coating Design

AbstractSurface engineering is now a key materials technology in the design of future advanced gas-turbine engines. This article focuses on coating systems for hot-gas-path components, which can vary from low-cost aluminide diffusion coatings to the more exotic, and therefore expensive, thermal-barrier coatings. Available coating systems and their relative benefits are reviewed in terms of performance against manufacturing complexity and cost. Future trends in the design of environmental- and thermal-protection coatings are discussed, including the addition of multiple reactive elements, modified aluminide coatings, diffusion-barrier concepts, the design of “smart” corrosion-resistant coatings, and the development of structurally modified, low-thermal-conductivity thermal-barrier coatings.

Precursor Influence on the Obtention of β-SiC Hollow Fibers

2008 ◽  
Vol 591-593 ◽  
pp. 578-582
Author(s):  
Luiz Eduardo Carvalho ◽  
Marcio Florian ◽  
Carlos Alberto Alves Cairo ◽  
Mario Lima de Alencastro Graça
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
High Heat ◽  
Hollow Fibers ◽  
Thermal Protection Systems ◽  
Sic Fiber ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Transverse Thermal Conductivity ◽  
High Oxidation Resistance

SiCf/SiC composite has a high potential for applications such as thermal protection systems due to its high oxidation resistance, high heat emissivity and low through-the-thickness (transverse) thermal conductivity, mainly if hollow fibers are used as reinforcement phase of the composite. PAN polymer is a precursor widely used and studied for developing high performance carbon fibers. Most commercial carbon fibers are basically derived from PAN polymer. In this work, the influence of the fiber specific mass on the morphology of SiC fiber obtained by conversion reactions from PAN oxidized fiber precursor was investigated. These oxidized fibers were obtained by controlling the time and temperature during the process of stabilization/oxidation.

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