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Minkin, H. L.

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NASA NTRS1980

Miniature motor-driven instrument valve

Valve consists of small geared reversible motor, operated by momentary contact closure, which drives shaft with O-rings placed to seal selected ports. Shaft rotates and also moves axially, causing ports to be alternately connected and disconnected. Electrical control of valve is provided by limit switches and relays. Design has advantage over other available valves: less precision machining of parts is required; machining operations are less expensive. Seals are made with O-rings, which are easily replaceable and inexpensive; valve uses less power. It can be used in any application requiring pilot valves for control devices.

Minkin, H. L.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Performance of some miniature pressure transducers subjected to high rotational speeds and centripetal accelerations

The performance characteristics of several miniature pressure transducers were determined at centripetal accelerations up to 11,200 g's at a rotational speed of 23,000 rpm. The variation in centripetal acceleration was produced by changing radial position of the transducer relative to the center of rotation. Residual zero outputs and transducer sensitivities were determined at 23,000 rpm and compared with those determined at 0 rpm. The actual pressures at the various transducer locations differ from the center line impressed pressures due to a rotational effect. Corrections for this effect were made. A brief description of the test apparatus is included.

Minkin, H. L.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Life tests of small turbine-type flowmeters in liquid hydrogen

A total of 14 turbine-type flowmeters of 2.5- and 4-cm nominal size were operated for 100 or more hours at an average fluid speed in the unobstructed, upstream pipe of 20 m/s for the smaller meters and 9 m/s for the larger meters. Calibration shifts over a 6.1 range of calibration flow rates varied from 0.5 percent to 1 percent after 50 hr of operation. It is concluded that use of ball bearings with glass-filled Teflon retainers is most likely to produce minimal calibration shift with protracted use. Bearing replacement after 50 to 100 hr is recommended, depending on accuracy requirements, for meters used at the fluid speeds of the tests.

Hobart, H. F.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Use of small turbine-type flowmeters to measure flow in large pipes

Measurement of mass flow in large pipes using small turbine-type flowmeters is discussed. Experiments for determining accuracy of flowmeter and applicability to various types of flow measurement are reported. Illustration of turbine flowmeter and calibration curve are included.

Minkin, H. L.↗
NASA NTRS1972

An optical quality meter suitable for cryogenic liquids

Construction of instrument to measure ratio of liquid to gas of flowing transparent cryogenic fluid is described. Instrument consists of collimated light source and photoconductive cell. Operation of instrument is described and illustration of equipment is provided.

Hobart, H. F.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Small turbing-type flowmeters for liquid hydrogen

Characteristics of turbine-type flowmeters in two sizes and with various types of bearings are presented. Calibration procedures of instruments are described. Accuracies obtainable under various conditions are analyzed.

Warshawsky, I.↗
NASA NTRS1965

Ball bearing used in design of rugged flowmeter

A volumetric flowmeter which has a small magnet imbedded in the outer perimeter of the turbine wheel or in the bearing permits measurement of liquid flow rates in the presence of wide ranges and violent surges.

Minkin, H. L.↗