Composite tanks fabricated from two metal spheres which are pressure welded and then overwrapped with plastic composite are 66 percent lighter than similar all-metal vessels. Overwrap minimizes shrapnel effects, shifts failure mode to that of cyclic leakage, and withstands minimum burst pressure.


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    Title :

    Ultra-lightweight pressure vessels


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    Publication date :

    1976-08-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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