NASA NTRS · 19920009635
Thermal/structural analysis of a transpiration cooled nozzle
Abstract
The 8-foot High Temperature Tunnel (HTT) at LaRC is a combustion driven, high enthalpy blow down wind tunnel. In Mar. 1991, during check out of the transpiration cooled nozzle, pieces of platelets were found in the tunnel test section. It was determined that incorrect tolerancing between the platelets and the housing was the primary cause of the platelet failure. An analysis was performed to determine the tolerance layout between the platelets and the housing to meet the structural and performance criteria under a range of thermal, pressure, and bolt preload conditions. Three recommendations resulted as a product of this analysis.
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Gregory, Peyton B., Thompson, Jon E., Babcock, Dale A., Gray, Carl E., Jr., Mouring, Chris A.. 1992-02-01. Thermal/structural analysis of a transpiration cooled nozzle. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920009635
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