This paper reports results of an investigation into developing a single failure tolerant pyrotechnic linear separation system which features completely redundant explosive trains suitable for human spaceflight. It is a follow up to “Flat-H Redundant Frangible Joint Design Evolution 2017” and “Flat-H Redundant Frangible Joint Evolution”. The paper chronicles the history of the redundant frangible joint development program including testing, analysis, and design improvements from 2014 to the present culminating in a successful proof-of-concept prototype. The paper describes work done to address debris control and containment of combustion products. A performance optimization strategy is presented along with optimization results. Additionally a novel containment manifold design is presented with test results.


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    Title :

    Flat-H Redundant Frangible Joint Design Evolution 2018: Feasibility Study Conclusions


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    Publication date :

    2019


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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