EN 14091:2002
(Main)Space product assurance - Thermal vacuum outgassing test for the screening of space materials
Space product assurance - Thermal vacuum outgassing test for the screening of space materials
This European Standard specifies a thermal vacuum test to determine the outgassing properties of materials proposed for use in the fabrication of spacecraft and associated equipment, for vacuum facilities used for flight hardware tests and for certain launcher hardware.
This standard covers the following:
- critical design parameters of the test system;
- critical test parameters such as temperature, time, pressure;
- material sample preparation;
- conditioning parameters for samples and collector plates;
- presentation of the test data;
- acceptance criteria;
- certification of test systems and their operators by audits and round robin tests.
The test described in this standard is applicable for all unmanned spacecraft, launchers, payloads, and experiments. The test is also valid for external hardware of inhabited space systems and for hardware to be used in terrestrial vacuum test facilities.
The acceptance criteria for a material, based upon the outgassing test data, depends upon the application and location of the material and can be more severe than the standard requirements as given in 7.2.
Raumfahrtproduktsicherung - Thermal-Vakuum-Ausgastest für die Auswahl von Raumfahrtmaterialien
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt einen Thermovakuumtest zur Bestimmung der Ausgasungseigenschaften von Materialien, die für die Herstellung von Raumfahrzeugen und zugehörigen Einrichtungen empfohlen werden, für Vakuumeinrichtungen für Flughardwaretests und für bestimmte Hardware für Startplattformen.
Die Norm behandelt:
kritische Designparameter des Prüfsystems;
kritische Prüfparameter, wie z. B. Temperatur, Zeit, Druck;
Vorbereitung der Materialproben;
Parameter zur Konditionierung von Proben und Kollektorplatten;
Darstellung der Prüfdaten;
Abnahmekriterien;
Zertifizierung von Prüfsystemen und ihrem Bedienpersonal durch Audits und Ringversuche.
Die in dieser Norm beschriebene Prüfung gilt für unbemannte Raumfahrzeuge, Startplattformen, Nutzlasten und Experimente. Die Prüfung gilt auch für externe Hardware von bemannten Raumfahrtsystemen und für Hardware für terrestrische Vakuumprüfeinrichtungen.
Die Abnahmekriterien für ein Material, die auf Daten von Ausgasungstests beruhen, hängen von der Anwendung und dem Ort des Materials ab und können strenger sein als die Normanforderungen nach 7.2.
Assurance produit des projets spatiaux - Essai de dégazage sous vide thermique pour sélection des matériaux d'un projet spatial
La présente Norme européenne spécifie un essai sous vide thermique permettant de définir les propriétés de dégazage des matériaux proposés pour être utilisés dans la fabrication des satellites et équipements associés et les installations sous vide utilisées pour les essais de matériels de vol et pour certains matériels de lanceur.
La présente norme couvre les points suivants :
paramètres de conception critiques du système d'essai ;
paramètres d'essai critiques tels que température, heure, pression ;
préparation d'échantillon de matériaux ;
paramètres de conditionnement des échantillons et des plaques collectrices ;
présentation des données d'essai ;
critères d'acceptation ;
certification des systèmes d'essai et de leurs opérateurs par des audits et des essais interlaboratoire.
L'essai décrit dans la présente norme s'applique à tous les satellites non habités, lanceurs, charges utilises et expériences. Il s'applique également aux matériels externes des systèmes spatiaux habités et aux matériels utilisés pour les installations terrestres d'essai sous vide.
Les critères d'acceptation d'un matériau sont fondés sur les données d'essai de dégazage. Ils dépendent de l'application et de l'emplacement du matériau et peuvent être plus stricts que les exigences normatives présentées au 7.2.
Space product assurance - Thermal vacuum outgassing test for the screening of space materials
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 19-Feb-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/SS T02 - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/SS T02 - Aerospace
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 08-Oct-2014
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 21-Aug-2013
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14091:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Space product assurance - Thermal vacuum outgassing test for the screening of space materials". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a thermal vacuum test to determine the outgassing properties of materials proposed for use in the fabrication of spacecraft and associated equipment, for vacuum facilities used for flight hardware tests and for certain launcher hardware. This standard covers the following: - critical design parameters of the test system; - critical test parameters such as temperature, time, pressure; - material sample preparation; - conditioning parameters for samples and collector plates; - presentation of the test data; - acceptance criteria; - certification of test systems and their operators by audits and round robin tests. The test described in this standard is applicable for all unmanned spacecraft, launchers, payloads, and experiments. The test is also valid for external hardware of inhabited space systems and for hardware to be used in terrestrial vacuum test facilities. The acceptance criteria for a material, based upon the outgassing test data, depends upon the application and location of the material and can be more severe than the standard requirements as given in 7.2.
This European Standard specifies a thermal vacuum test to determine the outgassing properties of materials proposed for use in the fabrication of spacecraft and associated equipment, for vacuum facilities used for flight hardware tests and for certain launcher hardware. This standard covers the following: - critical design parameters of the test system; - critical test parameters such as temperature, time, pressure; - material sample preparation; - conditioning parameters for samples and collector plates; - presentation of the test data; - acceptance criteria; - certification of test systems and their operators by audits and round robin tests. The test described in this standard is applicable for all unmanned spacecraft, launchers, payloads, and experiments. The test is also valid for external hardware of inhabited space systems and for hardware to be used in terrestrial vacuum test facilities. The acceptance criteria for a material, based upon the outgassing test data, depends upon the application and location of the material and can be more severe than the standard requirements as given in 7.2.
EN 14091:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.025.01 - Materials for aerospace construction in general; 49.140 - Space systems and operations. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14091:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 16602-70-02:2014, EN 13524:2003+A1:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14091:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/237. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Space product assurance - Thermal vacuum outgassing test for the screening of space materialsRaumfahrtproduktsicherung - Thermal-Vakuum-Ausgastest für die Auswahl von RaumfahrtmaterialienAssurance produit des projets spatiaux - Essai de dégazage sous vide thermique pour sélection des matériaux d'un projet spatialSpace product assurance - Thermal vacuum outgassing test for the screening of space materials49.140Vesoljski sistemi in operacijeSpace systems and operations49.025.01Materiali za letalsko in vesoljsko gradnjo na splošnoMaterials for aerospace construction in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14091:2002SIST EN 14091:2004en01-maj-2004SIST EN 14091:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14091February 2002ICS 49.025.01; 49.140English versionSpace product assurance - Thermal vacuum outgassing test forthe screening of space materialsAssurance produit des projets spatiaux - Essai dedégazage sous vide thermique pour sélection desmatériaux d'un projet spatialRaumfahrtproduktsicherung - Thermal-Vakuum-Ausgastestfür die Auswahl von RaumfahrtmaterialienThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 December 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14091:2002 ESIST EN 14091:2004
Unloading of system.145.2.11
Storage of collector plates.145.2.12
Infrared analyses.14SIST EN 14091:2004
Cleaning of system.145.2.14
Improved sensitivity of the CVCM measurements.146Reporting of test data.187Acceptance limits.187.1Acceptance limits for a retest of the material.
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