Advanced Maneuvering Propulsion Technology Program. (Volume 2. Fluorine/Hydrogen Engine Critical Component Demonstration Testing)

Abstract

The results of the Advanced Maneuvering Propulsion System (AMPS) engine critical component evaluations are presented. The components included segments of the main aerospike thrust chamber, complete main aerospike thrust chamber assembly, and main and secondary engine LF2 pump bearings and seals. Performance, regenerative cooling, and combustion stability were demonstrated on aerospike thrust chamber segment firing tests. Fabrication of a complete 12-segment thrust chamber assembly was completed. Dynamic testing of the pump bearings and seals was accomplished; however, sufficient durations were not accumulated at design conditions to demonstrate feasibility and durability of the bearings and seals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0511990

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Boundary Layer
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Fabrication
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Ignition Lag
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).