CANISTER TESTING CHAMBER DESIGN & ANALYSIS USING FEM

Canister is used for carrying, storing and launching of missile. During this process,it is subjected to an internal pressure of 45 kg/cm2 and external pressure of 9 kg/cm2 . A canister testing chamber is used to test the canister for both internal and external pressures. This testing chamber is one of the most critical components in defence organisations. For testing the canister its both ends shall be closed by dummy dished ends. Testing chamber is tested for any leakages through the hinged dished end. Analysis of contact gap between this dished end and the shell of the chamber is carried using finite element method in ANSYS.