A Review of the Application of C/SiC Composite in Thermal Protection System

Authors: Zhang, Qingmao; Li, Guansheng

Source: Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, Volume 5, Number 2, 2009 , pp. 199-203(5)

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Abstract:

This study reviews the application of the C/SiC composites in the thermal protection systems (TPS). Special attention is put on the structure design and optimization of the C/SiC shell panel. The comparisons of several TPS show that the ceramic matrix composite (CMC) is one of the most potential materials for TPS. The crucial role of multi-disciplinary design and optimization is pointed out in the future design of C/SiC thermal protection structure. This review provides a guideline on the current and future study of C/SiC thermal protection structure

Keywords: THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEM (TPS); C/SIC; MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/157361109787959903

Affiliations: 1: Chengdu Aircraft Design & Research Institute, Chengdu 610041, China

Publication date: 2009-04-01