New Concepts for Pulsed Power Modulators

Not Available Conventional composite repair technologies utilizing electrical heat blankets are generally limited to flat or near flat surfaces and not feasible for irregular shapes or double contoured surfaces. Currently a need exists in developing a new heating system that is capable of applying controlled heat to advance the curing of resin systems in the repair of complex shaped structures and larger areas. A new heating system capable of achieving higher temperature cures over a larger irregular geometry is proposed. The proposed tasks include evaluation of existing technology, design and analysis of prototype heating system, and performing a market search. Details of each task, related work and key personnel are described in the proposal. The result of these tasks will lead to development of a new heating system for the repair of U.S. Navy and commercial aircraft made of high temperature composites.