This project designed and fabricated a prototype model of an Umbilical Low Force Disconnect (LFD). Traditional quick disconnects (QD) have a high separation force (SF) when pressurized due to the axial flow path through the QD.


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    Title :

    Multi-User Spaceport Umbilical Low Force Disconnect


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2021-01-12


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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