University of Basrah Organizes a Course on Thermal Insulation
The Marine Science Center at the University of Basrah organized a course entitled "Thermal Insulation of Rockets, Nuclear Furnaces, and Spacecraft Using Silicon Carbide and Magnesium Oxide Reinforced with Silica (MgO, SiC, Si)."
The course aimed to train engineers and researchers in the fields of advanced materials and aerospace in the design, manufacturing, and evaluation of high-performance thermal insulation systems capable of withstanding harsh conditions.
The course, presented by Dr. Munaf Qasim Jaber, covered the use of advanced composite materials, primarily silicon carbide (SiC) and magnesium oxide (MgO), reinforced with silica fibers or bonding agents (SiO₂). It reviewed their vital roles in providing protection against high temperatures, mechanical stress, and corrosion using composites based on silicon carbide (SiC) and magnesium oxide (MgO) reinforced with silicon (Si). This was achieved through understanding the insulation mechanisms and interactions between the materials.
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