摘要:
Rupture disc bulkhead structure for use in a multi-stage rocket motor for missiles or the like wherein the disc is supported by a multiple apertured backup member. The disc has a series of bulges which define dimples that conform to the configuration of the apertures in the backup member. Bulging of the disc is carried out under a pressure exceeding that of the withstand pressure of the supported disc. Score lines in the disc aligned with the support segments of the apertured backup member permit the disc to rupture and open at a pressure significantly lower than the back pressure withstand value. The construction provides bulkhead structure which will withstand back pressures in the range of 2,000 to 10,000 static psig yet fully open in a forward direction at a static pressure of no more than about 100 to 400 psig.
摘要:
Controlled venting of combustion gases from an explosive material encased in a shell, as used in ordnance constructions such as rocket motors, warheads and bombs, is achieved by affixing a composite solid mass to the shell casing at a preselected location presenting low risk of damage to surrounding equipment or personnel. The solid mass is in two portions, the first being an ignition mix (in direct contact with the shell) which ignites at a temperature of 400.degree. F. to 600.degree. F. to react exothermally. The second is a reaction mix ignitable by the energy released by the ignition mix to itself release sufficient energy to degrade the metallurgical structure of the case. With the case thus weakened at a localized point, the case will rupture preferentially at that point upon an interior pressure buildup, and explosion of the entire case can be avoided.
摘要:
A dissipator device comprises a container having an inlet for connection to a rocket exhaust and a plurality of exhaust orifices of smaller dimensions than the inlet for exhaust flow out of the container in a plurality of different directions. A deflector member is positioned in the container in alignment with the inlet in the path of incoming exhaust gases for deflecting the flow. A disrupter member is positioned between the inlet and deflector member, and has a through bore defining an orifice of area less than the exhaust flow area at the plane of the disrupter member, so that exhaust gases flow both through and around the disrupter member, substantially reducing the downstream pressure and impingement heat transfer.
摘要:
Positive rocket motor pressure hull venting in the case of deck fires is vided by placement of thermite masses at spaced locations on the interior of the hull. Small cylindrical masses as well as strip formed masses are employed. The thermite mass includes a small amount of structurally formed aluminum as well as the conventional powdered aluminum.
摘要:
A bare patch in an insulating coating on a cylinder is shaped to reinforcetress patterns to cause failure at a predetermined point as a cook-off safety feature.
摘要:
A flexible composite sheet coating for providing cook-off protection time r rocket motors, etc., comprising intumescent material in liquid form including mica flakes sprayed in sequence onto aluminum foil and glass cloth and bonded to the wall of a rocket structure.