The test bed to study H2/O2 propulsion technology for the Space Station is discussed. The test bed consists of propellant accumulators, valving, instrumentation, and controls configured in a 9-ft cube. A water electrolysis module was added to simulate the baseline propulsion system configuration. The activation of the test bed is described, and results are presented from tests of the system, including verification of the control system, thruster tests, electrolysis system testing, and acceptance test, oxidizer system, and fuel system blowdowns.


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    Title :

    Space Station propulsion system test bed


    Contributors:
    Norman, A. M. (author) / Briley, G. L. (author) / Evans, S. A. (author) / Jones, L. (author) / Allums, S. (author)

    Publication date :

    1988-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English