Accession Number:

AD0842787

Title:

Developmental Test of Centaur Fill and Drain Valve Disconnect Mechanism.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Brown, D. C.

Report Date:

1960-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

The object of this test was to determine the operating characteristics of the disconnect mechanism for the Centaur propellant fill and drain valves. Author

Descriptors:

• (*DISCONNECT FITTINGS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING))
• PROPELLANT CONTROL
• LAUNCH VEHICLES
• VALVES
• LOADS(FORCES)
• LEAKAGE(FLUID)
• WEAR RESISTANCE
• DAMAGE
• TEMPERATURE
• PRESSURIZATION
• TEST EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Couplers, Fasteners and Joints
• Ground Support Systems and Facilities for Space Vehicles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE