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Donald W. Petrasek
Researcher at Glenn Research Center
Publications - 21
Citations - 186
Donald W. Petrasek is an academic researcher from Glenn Research Center. The author has contributed to research in topics: Turbine blade & Creep. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 21 publications receiving 185 citations.
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Reinforced metallic composites
J. W. Weeton,David L. McDanels,Robert W Jech,Robert E Oldrieve,Donald W. Petrasek,Robert A. Signorelli +5 more
Refractory metal fiber nickel base alloy composites for use at high temperatures
TL;DR: In this article, high temperature research on creep rupture strength of refractory metal fiber and nickel alloy composites was carried out in the presence of high temperature and high humidity conditions.
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Tungsten fiber reinforced superalloys: a status review
TL;DR: Tungsten fiber reinforced superalloys (TFRS) are the first of a family of high temperature composites that offer the potential for significantly raising hot component operating temperatures and thus leading to improved heat engine performance as mentioned in this paper.
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Method of making fiber reinforced metallic composites
J. W. Weeton,David L. McDanels,Robert W Jech,Robert E Oldrieve,Donald W. Petrasek,Robert A. Signorelli +5 more
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Method of making fiber composites
TL;DR: In this article, a slip casting of a nickel alloy matrix slurry into an array of tungsten fibers was used to make a fiber composite having high strength at 2000 DEG to 2200 DEG F. The resulting body was isostatically hot pressed at 20,000 p.i.s.