Extending the Service Life of Urethane Fuel Tanks

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Abstract:

This report covers the development of an extractionimmersion test procedure for screening of candidate urethane-coated fabrics, used in collapsible fuel storage tanks. Also included are recommended changes in materials requirements for two military specifications which govern procurement of these tanks.

Author(s):
Gatza, Paul E. ; Touchet, Paul ; Feuer, Henry O. ; Teets, Allan R.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY BELVOIR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USABRDEC-TR/2519
Monitor Series:
BRDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE), *PROTECTIVE COATINGS, *FUEL TANKS, *URETHANES, *POLYESTER FIBERS, REQUIREMENTS, DEGRADATION, SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS, FUELS, FABRICS, PROCUREMENT, EXTRACTION, STORAGE, STORAGE TANKS, FAILURE(MECHANICS), IMMERSION, NYLON COATINGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Coatings, Colorants and Finishes, Fuels
Report Date:
1992 Mar 01