A centrifugal pump concept was elaborated for a multiple application in future spacecrafts. Based on this concept a prototype of a small centrifugal pump was manufactured and comprehensively tested. The model pump has been approved in different test series with the fluids liquid ammonia and demineralized water. The design of the model pump was driven by the strict requirements of COLUMBUS, namely long life, noiseless operation, minimum mass and low energy consumption. Because of its modular design and as a result of selected materials of multiple compatibility, this pump is suited for the delivery of various further fluids, such as freons, hydrocarbons, propellants (hydrazine) etc.. It is also capable of pumping corrosive or toxic fluids for laboratory processes in space. The wide speed range from about 1000 to 20000 rpm which corresponds to a flow from about 1 to 20 l/min, permits an energy saving adaption and flow control.
A centrifugal pump concept designed for multiple use in space
Das Konzept einer Zentrifugalpumpe, ausgelegt für Mehrbereichsanwendungen in der Raumfahrt
SAE Technical Papers ; 1-13
1993
13 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 9 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Raumfahrttechnik , technische Entwicklung , Kreiselpumpe , Futurologie , Kompaktbauweise , Simulationsmodell , Betriebsverhalten , Vergleichsmessung , Ammoniakwasser , Auslegung (Dimension) , Entwurfsparameter , Standzeit , Betriebssicherheit , Energieverbrauch , Kohlenwasserstoff , Hydrazin , Hochdrehzahl , Leistungsbewertung
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