NASA NTRS · 19750026214
Space Shuttle Reaction Control Subsystem propellant acquisition
Abstract
A surface tension propellant acquisition/expulsion configuration was selected for the Space Shuttle Reaction Control Subsystem tankage to supply gas-free propellant during the low- and high-g operational environment (.00001 to 3.0 g) plus the numerous omnidirectional intermittent (pulse) demands of each mission. Candidate concepts to meet these stringent requirements were identified; this was followed by analysis and design sensitivity evaluations. A trade study resulted in the selection of a compartmented tank with individual flow channels as the preferred concept. Details of the analysis and design are presented.
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Fester, D. A., Eberhardt, R. N., Tegart, J. R.. 1974-10-01. Space Shuttle Reaction Control Subsystem propellant acquisition. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19750026214
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