Nondestructive evaluation considerations for aerospace propellant tanks

Charles Salkowski

doi:10.1117/12.213555

7 July 1995 Nondestructive evaluation considerations for aerospace propellant tanks

Charles Salkowski

Proceedings Volume 2455, Nondestructive Evaluation of Aging Aircraft, Airports, Aerospace Hardware, and Materials; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.213555
Event: Nondestructive Evaluation of Aging Infrastructure, 1995, Oakland, CA, United States

Abstract

An overview of important nondestructive evaluation considerations necessary for safe life qualification of aerospace propellant tanks is presented. Options for tank qualification without performing NDE are discussed. The concept of initial flaw size limits and their relationship to fracture mechanics analysis are compared to the capability of various NDE methods. It is concluded that it may not always be possible nor desirable to demonstrate safe life using NDE.

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Charles Salkowski "Nondestructive evaluation considerations for aerospace propellant tanks", Proc. SPIE 2455, Nondestructive Evaluation of Aging Aircraft, Airports, Aerospace Hardware, and Materials, (7 July 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.213555

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