An investigation is underway to determine the suitability of carbon-carbon composite materials for lightweight nozzle extensions on the Orbit Transfer Vehicle (OTV). The best combinations of fiber precursor, matrix material, and oxidation protection coatings are being evaluated in a series of hot-fire tests in an O sub 2/H sub 2 rocket nozzle environment. Evaluation criteria include life expectancy (recession), strength to weight, producibility, maturity, and cost. A data base of carbon-carbon performance in the OTV nozzle environment will be established which may be used in designing a full-scale OTV nozzle extension.
Evaluation of carbon-carbon for space engine nozzle
1986-08-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Recession Analysis for Carbon-Carbon Composite Nozzle of Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996
|Braided carbon/carbon nozzle development
AIAA | 1985
|Ultra-simple carbon/carbon nozzle demonstration
AIAA | 1979
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