Weight reduction is one of the main concerns in launch vehicle development. Engineers in engine, structures, hydraulic system, and avionics put efforts in designing components as light as possible. In this paper, a light-weight pipe for propellant fee...
Weight reduction is one of the main concerns in launch vehicle development. Engineers in engine, structures, hydraulic system, and avionics put efforts in designing components as light as possible. In this paper, a light-weight pipe for propellant feeding are introduced. Most pipes use metal materials. But in some technology-leading countries, it is discovered that polymer composite pipes are incorporated instead of metallic ones. Introductory explanation on composite pipes in foreign launch vehicle and the result of exploratory research are given.