Cryogenic auxiliary propulsion systems consist of five major subsystems: propellant tanks, propellant conditioning assemblies, accumulators, propellant distribution systems, and thrustors. The propellant conditioning assembly (PCA) converts low pressure liquid to high pressure gas for use by the thrustors, and is one of the most complex subsystems of the cryogenic propulsion system. The ability to achieve rapid starts and at the same time maintain system control are two critical areas of PCA operation. To investigate these critical areas of operation, a PCA of the general type required was designed, fabricated, and tested using existing hardware. Realistic start times were achieved and system control was maintained at all operating conditions. (Author)


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    Title :

    Test Results from a Breadboard Cryogenic Propellant Condition Assembly


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    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    32 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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