A knowledge based system to assist process engineers in evaluating the processability and moldability of poly-isocyanurate (PIR) formulations for the thermal protection system of the Space Shuttle external tank (ET) is discussed. The Reaction Injection Molding- Process Development Advisor (RIM-PDA) is a coupled system which takes advantage of both symbolic and numeric processing techniques. This system will aid the process engineer in identifying a startup set of mold schedules and in refining the mold schedules to remedy specific process problems diagnosed by the system.


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    Title :

    Intelligent process development of foam molding for the Thermal Protection System (TPS) of the space shuttle external tank


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    Publication date :

    1987-11-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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