A test procedure and method of analysis is presented, whereby the overall decomposition rate of the phenolic binder in a silica-phenolic ablator may be separated into its component reactions. The Arrhenius rate equations for these separate reactions are then determined and a reaction mechanism is postulated which predicts the decomposition rate of the phenolic for both constant and varying test temperatures. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first theory which accurately describes the decomposition rate of phenolic resin, and the method should be applicable to other highly cross-linked polymers.
This paper describes the conceptual design of an offshore liquidified natural gas (LNG) import terminal based on the "Bishop Process," sited on Vermilion block 179, offshore Louisiana. The Bishop Process comprises direct regasification of LNG in the dense phase and storage of the gas thus produced in salt caverns. (For conversion factors of units commonly used with LNG, please refer to Table 1.) The operating principles of this process are discussed, as well as the design considerations for the regas, storage, and send-out facilities. The single-point mooring (SPM) system for the offloading of LNG carriers is described, as well as the verification process thereof. The foreseen marine operations at the terminal are explained, and the work done confirms the technical and economical feasibility of the concept.
It was reviewed and approved for The Aerospace Corporation by 3. F. Mullen, Reentry Systems Division. The project officer was Lt E. G. Taylor, SAMSO (RSSE). This report has been reviewed by the Information Office (O1) and is releasable to the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). At NTIS, it will be available to the general public, including foreign nations. This technical report has been reviewed and is approved for publication. Publication of this report does not constitute Air Force approval of * the report's findings or conclusions. It is published only for the exchange and stimulation of ideas.
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