Accession Number:

AD0843161

Title:

Control of Chilldown and Pressure Rise in SF-1 Cruiser Tank and Transfer Line.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Tengan, S.

Report Date:

1961-04-03

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

Abstract:

The objective of this test is to establish an optimum chilldown procedure for the SF-1 Transfer Line and Cruiser Tank, utilizing a minimum amount of SF-1 and the minimum time without exceeding the safe missile fuel tank operating pressure 11 psig and boiloff valve capability. Author

Descriptors:

• (*LAUNCH VEHICLES
• PROPELLANT TRANSFER)
• CONTROL SYSTEMS
• PROPELLANT TANKS
• PIPES
• FUEL SYSTEMS
• PRESSURIZATION
• GUIDED MISSILE SAFETY
• STANDARDIZATION

Subject Categories:

• Liquid Rocket Propellants
• Ground Support Systems and Facilities for Space Vehicles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE