Centaur Upper Tank Purge Test,
Abstract
This report describes tests conducted in order to establish a method of purging the Centaur Fuel Tank of undesired gases, i.e., oxygen and nitrogen, prior to tanking with liquid hydrogen. Also, a method of purging hydrogen vapors at the conclusion of a static detanking was investigated. This test was made to investigate the use of helium gas to perform the above requirements. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0843516
Entities
People
- B. P. Stanton
Organizations
- General Dynamics