RESEARCH ON ZERO-GRAVITY EXPULSION TECHNIQUES

Abstract

Identifiers: Bladders, Expulsion, Compatibility, Sloshing. Contents: Synthesis of Expulsion Devices: Morphological approach and expulsion device methods. Expulsion Device Configuration: Diaphragm-type configuration, Bladder-type configuration, Mechanical systems, Surface forces, Orientation systems, Controlled deformation or folding configuration, Hybrid or miscellaneous systems, Electric and magnetic expulsion devices, and chemical. Space Environment: Temperature, High vacuum, Radiation, Extraterrestrial environments, Accelerations, and Sonic fatigue. Material Considerations: Material-propellant compatibility, Permeability, Radiation, Elongation and ductility, Temperature, Yield strength, Ultimate strength, Modulus of elasticity, Work hardening, Metal-to-metal compatibility, and Vacuum effects. Slosh and Vibration Characteristics: Bladder considerations, Cavitation and fuel spray, Elastic tank breathing mode, and Acoustic modes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0274044

Entities

People

  • Alexander Krivetsky
  • Harvey L. Loucks
  • John V. Robinson
  • Joseph Padlog
  • William H. Bauer

Organizations

  • Bell Aircraft Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Polymeric Films
  • Rocket Oxidizers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Military Engineering.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster