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System Would Regulate Low Gas PressureSystem intended to maintain gases in containers at pressures near atmospheric. Includes ballast volume in form of underinflated balloon that communicates with working volume. Balloon housed in rigid chamber not subjected to extremes of temperature of working volume. Pressure in chamber surrounding balloon regulated at ambient atmospheric pressure or at constant small differential pressure above or below ambient. Expansion and contraction of balloon accommodates expansion or contraction of gas during operational heating or cooling in working volume, maintaining pressure in working volume at ambient or constant differential above or below ambient. Gas lost from system due to leakage or diffusion, low-pressure sensor responds, signaling valve actuators to supply more gas to working volume. If pressure rises too high, overpressure relief valve opens before excessive pressure damages system.
Document ID
19940000642
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Frazer, Robert E.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 18
Issue: 11
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
NPO-18994
Accession Number
94B10642
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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