An in-depth study and selection of practical propellant surface tension acquisition system designs for two specific future cryogenic space vehicles, an advanced cryogenic space shuttle auxiliary propulsion system and an advanced space propulsion module is reported. A supporting laboratory scale experimental program was also conducted to provide design information critical to concept finalization and selection. Designs using localized pressure isolated surface tension screen devices were selected for each application and preliminary designs were generated. Based on these designs, large scale acquisition prototype hardware was designed and fabricated to be compatible with available NASA-MSFC feed system hardware. (Author)


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Study and Design of Cryogenic Propellant Acquisition Systems. Volume 1: Design Studies


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    311 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






    Design of propellant acquisition systems for advanced cryogenic space propulsion systems

    Burge, G. W. / Blackmon, J. B. / Castle, J. N. | NTRS | 1973



    Cryogenic Propellant Management Device: Conceptual Design Study

    Wollen, Mark / Merino, Fred / Schuster, John et al. | NTRS | 2010