Space Station propulsion system test bedThe test bed to study H2/O2 propulsion technology for the Space Station is discussed. The test bed consists of propellant accumulators, valving, instrumentation, and controls configured in a 9-ft cube. A water electrolysis module was added to simulate the baseline propulsion system configuration. The activation of the test bed is described, and results are presented from tests of the system, including verification of the control system, thruster tests, electrolysis system testing, and acceptance test, oxidizer system, and fuel system blowdowns.
Document ID
19880068140
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Norman, A. M. (Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Briley, G. L. (Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Evans, S. A. (Rockwell International Corp. Rocketdyne Div., Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Jones, L. (Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Allums, S. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)