Long-term temperature gradient stress relaxation testing and modeling of ceramic insulation materials

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Abstract

Testing was carried out to characterize and predict the long-term thermomechanical properties of Thermal Ceramics Min-K 1400TE thermal insulation material, hereafter referred to as Min-K. In particular, the high temperature gradient stress relaxation behavior of Min-K up to 700°C was evaluated under various thermal gradients and a helium atmosphere for test times of up to over two years. Additionally, finite element and mathematical models were formulated to predict the mechanical behavior exhibited by Min-K out to 50,000 hours based on this testing. This paper discusses the design and construction of unique test equipment to carry out this testing, along with the results of the testing and the subsequent modeling.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechanical Properties and Performance of Engineering Ceramics and Composites IV - A Collection of Papers Presented at the 33rd International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites
Pages83-90
Number of pages8
Edition2
StatePublished - 2010
EventMechanical Properties and Performance of Engineering Ceramics and Composites IV - 33rd International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites - Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Duration: Jan 18 2009Jan 23 2009

Publication series

NameCeramic Engineering and Science Proceedings
Number2
Volume30
ISSN (Print)0196-6219

Conference

ConferenceMechanical Properties and Performance of Engineering Ceramics and Composites IV - 33rd International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDaytona Beach, FL
Period01/18/0901/23/09

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