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• W3177063357 abstract "Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) is an in-space propulsion method currently being developed at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). NTP systems are a high specific impulse (750–1,100 s), high thrust (15,000–250,000 lbf ) method of propulsion which have the potential to allow for faster transit times when optimizing for high ΔV. In the nuclear rocket engine, the heat from the nuclear fission reaction is transferred to a low molecular mass propellant (such as hydrogen). Hot propellant is expanded through a nozzle to generate thrust. Development of ceramic metal (cermet) fuel systems for NTP applications is currently ongoing at MSFC. In cermet fuel systems, ceramic fissile fuel particles such as uranium nitride or uranium dioxide are dispersed within a net-shaped, high-density structural matrix. The composite material is cladded by a protective metal structure to make up an NTP fuel element. Cladding materials must be able to withstand the demanding operating conditions required of the engine as well as retain a hermetic seal to allow for retention of fuel element structural integrity, prevent hydrogen attack or migration of the ceramic fuel, and limit release of fission products during operation. For NTP applications, tungsten is a prime material for both the metal matrix and cladding in cermet fuel systems because of its high melting point, high temperature strength, and compatibility with hot hydrogen. If a weld in tungsten with the capability of holding a hermetic seal is achievable, tungsten becomes a strong candidate for NTP applications. This Technical Memorandum focuses on determining the weldability of pure tungsten using electron beam welding (EBW). Tungsten appears well suited for NTP applications, but it has a high ductile to brittle transition temperature (DBTT) dependent upon chemical composition, structure/stress distribution, and mechanical conditions. Therefore, it is highly subject to brittle fracture. Because of its high susceptibility to brittle fracture, it is very difficult to weld. EBW was chosen for joining pure tungsten because of its low heat input compared to gas tungsten arc welding. Reduced heat input can be directly correlated with an increase in ductility of a tungsten weld. EBW is a high energy density welding process in which a stream of electrons penetrates a weld joint in a deep, narrow spike in contrast to a broad gas tungsten arc weld pool. The investigation initially focused on EBW of tungsten plates of both 0.01 in and 0.03 in thickness to determine if EBW could weld pure tungsten without the presence of visual defects—particularly cracking—in the welds. Variation in the weld procedure and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) was used to improve the surface appearance of flat EBWs on a pure tungsten sheet. The investigation moved on to weld 0.05-in-thick hexagonal tungsten cans with a weld joint thickness of 0.025 in. The goal for welding the pure tungsten hex cans was to avoid any visual surface defects and generate a weld capable of a hermetic seal. This proved difficult. Cold welds commonly exhibited porosity that leaked air. Hot welds exhibited cracks, typically observed immediately after welding. Later welds were preheated to increase ductility and decrease the likelihood of through-thickness cracking. PWHT was used to arrest microcrack growth both in the flat weld samples and hexagonal weld samples." @default.
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• W3177063357 title "Electron Beam Welding of Pure Tungsten Hex Cans for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engines" @default.
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