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Jet Boost Pumps For The Space Shuttle Main Engine

Authors :
Meng, Sen Y
Source :
NASA Tech Briefs. 15(5)
Publication Year :
1991
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1991.

Abstract

Brief report proposes use of jet boost pumps in conjunction with main pumps supplying liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen to main engine of Space Shuttle. Main part of pump has no moving parts. Benefits include increased reliability, simplified ducts, and decreased weight.

Subjects

Subjects :
Machinery

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0145319X
Volume :
15
Issue :
5
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
NASA Tech Briefs
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19910000219
Document Type :
Report