Advanced Maneuvering Propulsion System (Convair Propellant Feed System Design). Volume II - Selected Configuration Description.
Abstract
The optimized design consists of aluminum propellant tanks, a cylindrical outer structural shell, tank mounted multi-layer insulation, a propellant management system with capacitance probe propellant mass sensors, and screen start baskets to provide propellants at the tank outlets during zero g coast. A pressurization system is used which keeps the propellant tank constituents in thermal equilibrium at all times, thereby maintaining a constant state of readiness. The propellant inlet ducts are designed to maintain liquid propellants in near proximity to the engine inlet, providing an instant start capability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0511032
Entities
Organizations
- Rocketdyne