FEASIBILITY TESTING OF A NITROGEN-GENERATING SOLID CHARCH (SODIUM AZIDE) FOR PROPELLANT TANK PRESSURIZATION,
Abstract
The objective of this effort was to determine the feasibility of the Sodium Azide, Self Generating Gas Pressurization (SGGP) system as part of the Rocket Propulsion Laboratory's subsystems test program for high energy, storable propellants. A series of four tests was conducted on the system and in each test the system failed to function properly. In each instance, the malfunction of the system was attributed to failure f the grain. This particular grain formulation appears to be highly susceptible to the formation and propagation of cracks. In short, the Sodium Azide SGGP in its current state of development can not be considered a reliable propellant pressurant source. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0433729
Entities
People
- David T. Clift