NASA-LLIS-0572
Lessons Learned – Damage to Bipropellant Main Engines from Premature Oxidizer Depletion (1997)
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| Organization: | NASA |
| Publication Date: | 17 July 1997 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 3 |
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Abstract:
Premature depletion of one propellant can occur in bipropellant systems if engine and component acceptance test data are not properly considered when determining the flight propellant loads. Oxidizer depletion may be difficult to detect from accelerometer readings.
The lesson suggests methods for (1) determining flight propellant loads and consumption and (2) determining the onset of oxidizer depletion and triggering burn termination.
Document History
NASA-LLIS-0572
July 17, 1997
Lessons Learned – Damage to Bipropellant Main Engines from Premature Oxidizer Depletion (1997)
Abstract:
Premature depletion of one propellant can occur in bipropellant systems if engine and component acceptance test data are not properly considered when determining the flight propellant...
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