A tool for simulating the thermodynamics of the fluid components of the Orion European Service Module propulsion subsystem has been developed. The 1-dimensional,time-stepping method tracks energy and mass movement through the propellant and pressurant tanks during burn and coast phases of a simulated mission. The code is fast and flexible, allowing easy modifications and incorporation into other computational tools. The results from the simulation have been used to support mission planning, development of flight rules and to guide experimental testing of components and systems.
A Heat and Mass Transfer Model of the Orion European Service Module Propulsion Sub-System
AIAA Propulsion and Energy Conference ; 2020 ; Virtual, US
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English