ALTITUDE DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING OF THE J-2 ROCKET ENGINE IN PROPULSION ENGINE TEST CELL (J-4) (TEST J4-1801-02)

Abstract

Four firings, and one engine start to expiration of the ignition phase timer, of the Rocketdyne J-2 rocket engine were conducted in Test Cell J- 4. The firings were accomplished during test period J4-1801-02 at pressure altitudes from 97,000 to 106,000 ft at engine start. The objectives of the test were to evaluate S-IVB/S-V start condition effects on (1) gas generator and augmented spark igniter chamber ignition characteristics and (2) fuel pump stall characteristics during start tank blowdown for J-2 engine J-2052. Engine thermal conditions predicted for the J-2 engine flight configuration first burn, and restarts after one and two orbits, were simulated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0824273

Entities

People

  • D. E. Franklin

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chambers
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Engine Components
  • Engines
  • Export Controls
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Fuel Pumps
  • Fuel Systems
  • Generators
  • Governments
  • Ignition
  • Pumps
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Space Flight
  • Thrust Chambers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • ballistics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster