High Temperature Dynamic Seals for Solid Propulsion

Triton Systems and its partners propose to continue developing high-temperature dynamic seals for use in Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) to help enable higher thrust and impulse. Such SRMs will require higher burning solid propellants, and that increased burn temperature will create significant thermal challenges for the materials used in SRMs. In Phase I, we demonstrated the feasibility of our nanocomposite materials to meet objectives through modeling and laboratory testing, in a simulated environment. In Phase II, we will optimize and model materials to meet temperature and pressure requirements, produce and evaluate prototypes, scale up and develop a fabrication process, and demonstrate prototypes in a representative SRM environment. We will work with our commercialization partners to identify an initial insertion point and other applications suited for these dynamic seals (e.g., geothermal drilling). Approved for Public Release | 22-MDA-11340 (16 Dec 22)