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Waterjet processes for coating removalUSBI and NASA have been testing and investigating the use of high pressure water for coating removal for approximately the past 12 years at the Automated TPS (Thermal Protection System - ablative materials used for thermal protection during ascent and descent of the solid rocket boosters) Removal Facility located in the Productivity Enhancement Complex at Marshall Space Flight Center. Originally the task was to develop and automate the removal process and transfer the technology to a production facility at Kennedy Space Center. Since that time more and more applications and support roles for the waterjet technology have been realized. The facility has become a vital part of development activities ongoing at MSFC. It supports the development of environmentally compliant insulations, sealants, and coatings. It also supports bonding programs, test motors, and pressure vessels. The most recent role of the cell is supporting Thiokol Corporation's solid rocket motor program in the development of waterjet degreasing and paint stripping methods. Currently vapor degreasing methods use 500,000 lbs. of ozone depleting chemicals per year. This paper describes the major cell equipment, test methods practiced, and coatings that have been removed.
Document ID
19950025358
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Burgess, Fletcher (United Space Boosters, Inc. Huntsville, AL., United States)
Cosby, Steve (United Space Boosters, Inc. Huntsville, AL., United States)
Hoppe, David (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: Aerospace Environmental Technology Conference
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Accession Number
95N31779
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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