The heat shield of Hermes space plane has been designed by using rigid composite shingles and flexible static seals. The main technical and functional requirements were: to fill gaps, to allow air venting and to insulate. In order to fulfill these requirements a baseline concept was chosen for the seals, an elastic core made of fibrous mats and braided envelope. The selection of fibre material was made among ceramic, alumina and silica-alumina fibres. A 3D braiding technology has been developed in order to make a continuous seal to encircle the shingle and to avoid gaps between the seal and the shingle flanges. An experimental characterisation of the seals has been carried out by simulation of their main functions which are: compression an elasticity, thermal properties and heat transfer, air permeability, water repellent efficiency. In accordance with the load requirements of the baseline concept, the characterisation of the seals allowed us to select an alumina fibre (Saffil) for the core and an alumina-silica yarn (Nextel 440) for the envelope.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    High temperature static seals for space vehicles


    Additional title:

    Hochtemperaturfeste statische Dichtmassen für Raumfähren


    Contributors:
    Nemoz, G. (author) / Dogigli, M. (author)


    Publication date :

    1996


    Size :

    9 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 8 Tabellen




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    High-temperature static seals for space vehicles

    Nemoz, G. / Dogigli, M. | British Library Online Contents | 1996


    High-temperature static seals for space vehicles

    Nemoz, G. / Dogigli, M. / European Space Agency et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996


    High Temperature Propulsion System Structural Seals for Future Space Launch Vehicles

    P. H. Dunlap / B. M. Steinetz / J. J. DeMange | NTIS | 2004


    High Temperature Propulsion System Structural Seals for Future Space Launch Vehicles

    Dunlap, Patrick H., Jr. / Steinetz, Bruce M. / DeMange, Jeffrey J. | NTRS | 2004


    HIGH TEMPERATURE SEALS, AUTOMOTIVE AND OTHER VEHICLES

    HILTNER, L. G. | SAE Technical Papers | 1974