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Thermal Characterization Of As4/3501-6 Carbon-Epoxy Composite, Bradley R. Doleman
Thermal Characterization Of As4/3501-6 Carbon-Epoxy Composite, Bradley R. Doleman
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Thermal diffusivity, specific heat, and thermal conductivity are important thermophysical properties of composite materials and foams. Thermal characterization provides these material properties which play a significant role in the engineering design process of space systems, aerospace vehicles, transportation, energy storage devices, and power generation including fuel cells. Thermal conductivity is the parameter that is important in problems involving heat transfer and thermal structures. Because it determines the working temperature levels of a material, the thermal conductivity is critical when considering the performance of materials in high temperature applications as well as safety, process control, and quality assurance. As a result …
Examination Of Thermal Properties Of Carbon-Carbon And Graphitized Carbon-Carbon Composites, Melanie Jene' Patrick
Examination Of Thermal Properties Of Carbon-Carbon And Graphitized Carbon-Carbon Composites, Melanie Jene' Patrick
Theses
Thermal characterization of composites is essential for their proper assignment to a specific application. Specific heat, thermal diffusivity, and thermal conductivity of carbon-carbon composites are essential in the engineering design process and in the analysis of aerospace vehicles, space systems and other high temperature thermal systems. Specifically, thermal conductivity determines the working temperature levels of a material and is influential in its performance in high temperature applications. There is insufficient thermal property data for carbon-carbon composites over a range of temperatures. The purpose of this research is to develop a thermal properties database for carbon-carbon composites that will contain in-plane …