Accession Number:

AD0842588

Title:

'E' Series LO2 System Surge Suppression Study.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Adams, P. C.

Report Date:

1960-11-18

Pagination or Media Count:

28.0

Abstract:

High surge pressures occur at the E Series turbopump inlet prior to engine start. Two methods of reducing these surges were evaluated Helium injection, and Surge Chambers near the turbopump inlet. Author

Descriptors:

• *LIQUID ROCKET PROPELLANTS)
• *PRESSURE REGULATORS)
• (*SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES
• (*TURBOPUMPS
• LIQUID ROCKET OXIDIZERS
• PRESSURE
• HIGH PRESSURE VALVES
• CALIBRATION
• HELIUM

Subject Categories:

• Pumps, Filters, Pipes, Tubing, Fittings and Valves
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Surface-Launched Guided Missiles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE