Accession Number:

AD0488625

Title:

TITAN II - AUGMENTED ENGINE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

AEROJET-GENERAL CORP SACRAMENTO CA

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1965-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

88.0

Abstract:

The Augmented Engine Improvement Program AEIP was undertaken to evaluate the Titan 2 propulsion system for possible subsequent updating or production-line incorporation of component changes to improve the YLR87-AJ-5, -7, and -9 and YLR91-AJ-5, -7, and -9 engines andor aerospace ground equipment. Components were evaluated to improve reliability, durability, and maintainability and to minimize posttest hardware disassembly, rework, and inspection. Integrated system testing of component improvements was conducted during formal engine testing on three Modification Verification Engines MVE. Application of the program ground rules under which no evaluation cycle can be reconducted once a failure or problem is identified during development resulted in development being halted on some components. Others were successfully tested and recommended for incorporation into Titan family engines. AEIP designs ultimately recommended for Stage 2 engines are 1 gearbox lubrication system 2 dynamic seal because of improved performance 3 redundant engine shutdown system 4 thrust chamber fuel and oxidizer valves 5 gas generator 6 thrust chamber RACO seals and 7 fuel discharge line. Author

Descriptors:

• *LIQUID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES
• MAINTAINABILITY
• GEARS
• LUBRICATION
• SEALS(STOPPERS)
• THRUST TERMINATION SYSTEMS
• VALVES
• TURBOPUMPS
• FASTENINGS
• MODIFICATION KITS
• ACCEPTABILITY

Subject Categories:

• Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines
• Ground Support Systems and Facilities for Space Vehicles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE