Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Ultra High Temperature Refractory Materials, Phase II
Project Introduction
Legacy refractory materials that have origins dating to the original Saturn program are commonly used in current launch facilities. Although they fail to meet the target requirements, they are the only approved material. Our research team has demonstrated a baseline system during the Phase I effort that combines a non-cement binder, a high temperature macro aggregate, and reactive nano aggregates to produce an Ultra High Temperature Refractory (UHTR). Our UHTR system has sustained short term exposures to 3000C in a laboratory test and excellent resistance to environmental aging. The Phase II effort will optimize the mechanical and thermal behavior based on rocket plume exposure testing.
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Anticipated Benefits
Rocket Launch/Test Facilities -Flame deflector/wall liners, bricks, mortar -Protective layers over secondary launch pad structures that see indirect plume exposure Spacecraft launch vehicles -Low cost liners for propulsion systems Rocket Launch/Test Facilities -Flame deflector/wall liners, bricks, mortar -Protective layers over secondary launch pad structures that see indirect plume exposure Spacecraft launch vehicles/ Missiles -Low cost liners for propulsion Furnace/Kiln refractories
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing | Lead Organization |
Industry
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
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Tucson, Arizona |
Kennedy Space Center
(KSC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Kennedy Space Center, Florida |
| Villanova University | Supporting Organization | Academia | Villanova, Pennsylvania |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Arizona
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Florida
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Pennsylvania
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Program Manager:
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Project Duration
Start: Sep 2014
End: Dec 2016
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 6 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing
- TX12.1 Materials
- TX12.1.5 Coatings
Target Destination
Others Inside the Solar System
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