Noncatalytic (thermal-decompositon) hydrazine thrusters can operate in both the pulsing and steady-state modes to meet the propulsive requirements of long-life spacecraft. The thermal decomposition mode yields higher specific impulse than is characteristic of catalytic thrusters at similar thrust levels. This performance gain is the result of higher temperature operation and a lower fraction of ammonia dissociation. Some life limiting factors of catalytic thrusters are eliminated.
Noncatalytic hydrazine thruster development - 0.050 to 5.0 pounds thrust
Propulsion Conference ; 1976 ; Palo Alto, CA
01.07.1976
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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