COPVs
WSTF engages in the test and evaluation of structures by performing mechanical damage tests, sustained load testing, material compatibility, and hydraulic and pneumatic burst tests to understand and evaluate environmental effects on pressurized systems.
The desire to reduce weight and optimize performance in aerospace fluid storage applications has pushed designers to adopt composite structures; however, composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) are sensitive to mechanical damage and potential catastrophic failure.
Damage Detection Course
A two-day damage detection course is offered to qualify aerospace visual inspectors of flight composite pressure vessels and provides comprehensive working knowledge of COPV technology. The course focuses specifically on mechanical damage, safe life, sustained load and propellant/fuel exposure effects on pressure vessels built using graphite/epoxy composite filament wound onto metallic liners.
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Contacts
Fernando Monarrez, 575.524.5209, fernando.monarrez@nasa.gov
Terence Kelly, 575.524.5425, terence.j.kelly@nasa.gov
Michelle Meerscheidt, 575.524.5382, michelle.l.meerscheidt@nasa.gov