NASA-LLIS-4036
Lessons Learned - Refractory Removal
active, Most Current
| Organization: | NASA |
| Publication Date: | 30 March 2011 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 6 |
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Description of Driving Event:
Each Space Shuttle launch erodes or damages the refractory cement of the MFD. For many years, the damaged cement was removed by hand with pneumatic tools. This method was dangerous and time-consuming, and it caused significant damage to the underlying reinforcement steel. The reinforcement steel had to be repaired or replaced after each removal process.
Document History
NASA-LLIS-4036
March 30, 2011
Lessons Learned - Refractory Removal
Description of Driving Event:
Each Space Shuttle launch erodes or damages the refractory cement of the MFD. For many years, the damaged cement was removed by hand with pneumatic tools. This method...
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