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Materials Compatibility Testing in RSRM ODC: Free Cleaner SelectionGovernment regulations have mandated production phase-outs of a number of solvents, including 1,1,1-trichloroethane, an ozone-depleting chemical (ODC). This solvent was used extensively in the production of the Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRMs) for the Space Shuttle. Many tests have been performed to identify replacement cleaners. One major area of concern in the selection of a new cleaner has been compatibility. Some specific areas considered included cleaner compatibility with non-metallic surfaces, painted surfaces, support materials such as gloves and wipers as well as corrosive properties of the cleaners on the alloys used on these motors. The intent of this paper is to summarize the test logic, methodology, and results acquired from testing the many cleaner and material combinations.
Document ID
20020028933
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Keen, Jill M. (ATK-Thiokol Propulsion Brigham City, UT United States)
Sagers, Neil W. (ATK-Thiokol Propulsion Brigham City, UT United States)
McCool, Alex
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Report/Patent Number
AIAA Paper 2002-6098
Meeting Information
Meeting: 37th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States
Start Date: July 8, 2001
End Date: July 11, 2001
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society for Electrical Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-38100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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