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NASA NTRS1975

Hypersonic research engine project. Phase 2: Aerothermodynamic Integration Model (AIM) test report

The Hypersonic Research Engine-Aerothermodynamic Integration Model (HRE-AIM) was designed, fabricated, and tested in the Hypersonic Tunnel Facility. The HRE-AIM is described along with its installation in the wind tunnel facility. Test conditions to which the HRE-AIM was subjected and observations made during the tests are discussed. The overall engine performance, component interaction, and ignition limits for the design are evaluated.

Andersen, W. L.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Orbit Transfer Vehicle (OTV) engine study, phase "A" extension 2

The operation of the Advanced Expander Cycle OTV engine was evaluated at high mixture ratios, and intermediate and low thrust levels to establish the impact upon the engine design and costs, and/or operating characteristics. The engine operation was analyzed at tank head and pumped idle conditions with the nozzle extension retracted. The engine performance, weight, and envelope parametrics data were expanded to include mixture ratios of 7.5 and 8.0.

Christensen, K. L.↗
NASA NTRS1970

Hypersonic research engine project. Phase 2: Structures and cooling development

The flightweight components were adapted to form the basic engine assembly. The water cooled test adapters for use in wind tunnel tests were fabricated. Commercially available valves were selected for the coolant control system. The simplification of the temperature control concept and of the absence of weight and volume constraints made it possible to use these valves. Various calibration tests are also discussed.

Jilly, L. F.↗
NASA NTRS1984

Thematic Mapper Image Production in the Engineering Checkout Phase

Thematic Mapper data processing during LANDSAT 4's first year was performed on an engineering evaluation basis. Fully corrected products were created for some 282 scenes during this period using software and systems based upon the intended full production systems to become operational following the evaluation period. The engineering systems included substantial software and procedures for assessing spacecraft, instrument and ground processing algorithmic behavior. The data systems are described in terms of performance objectives, processing organization and data flow, quality assurance measurements and achievement of goals. The a priori implementation of TM radiometric and geometric corrections is described. Changes to processing suggested by or implemented on the basis of on-orbit data analysis are discussed. Spacecraft, instrument and algorithmic performance are evaluated.

Fischel, D.↗
NASA NTRS1980

Orbit transfer vehicle engine study, phase A extension. Volume 1: Executive summary

A 1980 state-of-the-art advanced expander engine was configured that delivers near-optimum payload-performance and exhibits the simplicity reliability, and life characteristics required of the OTV mission. Engine optimization studies indicate that the performance of the conventional expander cycle engine can be improved substantially through combustion chamber surface area enhancement, thermal enhancement, turbine regeneration, and power cycle efficiency enhancement procedures. The 20K lb. thrust staged combustion engine can be adapted to operate at extended periods in the 1 to 2K lb. thrust regime. The study results indicate that long-life, high performnce operation in the low thrust mode can be achieved with minimum modifications (kitting) of the engine. Although the main contribution to mission success and crew safety stems from propulsion system redundancy, significant reliability can be gained from engine component redundancy, specific engine design features ensuring safety and reliability, including an engine health monitoring system, and from a total program approach to safety and reliability, such as that presently applied to the space shuttle.

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NASA NTRS1996

Spray Diagnostics in Rocket Engines Using Phase Doppler Analyzer

Characteristics such as drop velocity, drop size, number density, volume flow rate, volume flux, and evaporation rate of the fuel spray in a rocket engine are directly related to engine performance. Several studies of shear coaxial atomization have been done in the past. However, additional work related to sprays at supercritical and transcritical conditions would be useful. The author undertook a study of the feasibility of using a phase Doppler particle analyzer (PDPA) for spray measurements in rocket engines as a part of the Summer Faculty Fellowship Program at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. The PDPA is a single particle counter (SPC) system based on light scattering from spherical particles. The PDPA instrument is based on refractive and reflective scattering as opposed to other instruments based on diffractive scattering. The main advantage of the PDPA instrument is its ability to provide point-wise information. The following sections describe the principle of operation of the PDPA system and the data obtained using a PDPA instrument in a spray formed by a commercially available fuel injection nozzle.

Isaac, Kakkattukuzhy M.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Orbit transfer vehicle engine study, phase A, extension 1: Volume 2: Study results

Because of the advantage of the Advanced Expander Cycle Engine brought out in initial studies, further design optimization and comparative analyses were undertaken. The major results and conclusion derived are summarized. The primary areas covered are (1) thrust chamber geometry optimization, (2) expander cycle optimization, (3) alternate low thrust capability, (4) safety and reliability, (5) development risk comparison, and (6) cost comparisons. All of the results obtained were used to baseline the initial design concept for the OTV Advanced Expander Cycle Engine Point Design Study.

Mellish, J. A.↗
NASA NTRS1985

Two-Phase Wet/Dry Engine for Waste-Heat Recovery

Novel supersonic fluid expansion nozzle used to vaporize toluene (or other drying-type organic liquid) by expansion through two-phase region to drive impulse turbine in Rankine-cycle engine.

Elliott, D. G.↗
NASA NTRS1971

Space shuttle main engine definition (phase B). Volume 5: Valves and interconnects

The steady state thermodynamic cycle balance of the single preburner staged combustion engine, coupled with dynamic transient analyses, dictated in detail the location and requirements for each valve defined in this volume. Valve configuration selections were influenced by overall engine and vehicle system weight and failure mode determinations. Modulating valve actuators are external to the valve and are line replaceable. Development and satisfactory demonstration of a high pressure dynamic shaft seal has made this configuration practical. Pneumatic motor driven actuators that use engine pumped hydrogen gas as the working fluid are used. The helium control system is proposed as a module containing a cluster of solenoid actuated valves. The separable couplings and flanges are designed to assure minimum leakage with minimum coupling weight. The deflection of the seal surface in the flange is defined by finite element analysis that has been confirmed with test data. The seal design proposed has passed preliminary pressure cycling and thermal cycling tests.

Schultz, D. F.↗
NASA NTRS1979

Orbit Transfer Vehicle Engine Study. Phase A, extension 1: Study plan update

The updated study plan for the Space Transportation System orbit transfer vehicle (OTV) engine study is presented. The study program consists of engine system, programmatic, cost, and risk analyses of OTV engine concepts. Detailed task descriptions for the advanced expander cycle engine optimization, alternate low thrust capability, and safety, reliability, and cost comparisons are given.

Mellish, J. A.↗
NASA NTRS1980

Orbit Transfer Vehicle Engine Study. Phase A, extension 1: Alternate low-thrust capability task report

The feasibility and design impact of a requirement for the advanced expander cycle engine to be adaptable to extended low thrust operation of approximately 1K to 2K lb is assessed. It is determined that the orbit transfer vehicle point design engine can be reduced in thrust with minor injector modifications from 15K to 1K without significantly affecting combustion performance efficiency or injector face/chamber wall thermal compatibility. Likewise, high frequency transverse mode combustion instability is not expected to be detrimentally affected. Primarily, the operational limitations consist of feed system chugging instabilities and potential coupling of the injector response with the chamber longitudinal mode resonances under certain operating conditions. The recommended injector modification for low thrust operation is a change in the oxidizer injector element orifice size. Analyses also indicate that chamber coolant flow stability may be a concern below 2K 1bF operation and oxidizer pump stability could be a problem below a 2K thrust level although a recirculation flow could alleviate the problem.

Mellish, J. A.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Hypersonic research engine project. Phase 2: Some combustor test results of NASA aerothermodynamic integration model

Combustor test results of the NASA Aerothermodynamic Integration Model are presented of a ramjet engine developed for operation between Mach 3 and 8. Ground-based and flight experiments which provide the data required to advance the technology of hypersonic air-breathing propulsion systems as well as to evaluate facility and testing techniques are described. The engine was tested with synthetic air at Mach 5, 6, and 7. The hydrogen fuel was heated to 1500 R prior to injection to simulate a regeneratively cooled system. Combustor efficiencies up to 95 percent at Mach 6 were achieved. Combustor process in terms of effectiveness, pressure integral factor, total pressure recovery and Crocco's pressure-area relationship are presented and discussed. Interactions between inlet-combustor, combustor stages, combustor-nozzle, and the effects of altitude, combustor step, and struts are observed and analyzed.

Sun, Y. H.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Orbit transfer vehicle engine study. Phase A: Continuation (study results)

Studies included: selection of boost pump designs for low NPSH operation and generation of associated programmatic data; evaluation of OTV engine operation at intermediate thrust levels and impact on programmatics; and assessments of OTV engine operation at idle-mode thrusts under conditions experienced during aerobraking maneuvers of the ABOTV. As a result of the studies, it was recommended that the original OTV boost pump designs be used without change for low NPSH operation. Intermediate thrust operation is feasible for both the expander cycle and staged combustion cycles.

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NASA NTRS1975

Hypersonic research engine project. Phase 2: Aerothermodynamic integration model development, data item no. 55-4-21

The design and development of the Aerothermodynamic Integration Model (AIM) of the Hypersonic Research Engine (HRE) is described. The feasibility of integrating the various analytical and experimental data available for the design of the hypersonic ramjet engine was verified and the operational characteristic and the overall performance of the selected design was determined. The HRE-AIM was designed for operation at speeds of Mach 3 through Mach 8.

Jilly, L. F.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Hypersonic research engine project. Phase 2: Preliminary report on the performance of the HRE/AIM at Mach 6

Test results of the Aerothermodynamic Integration Model are presented. A program was initiated to develop a hydrogen-fueled research-oriented scramjet for operation between Mach 3 and 8. The primary objectives were to investigate the internal aerothermodynamic characteristics of the engine, to provide realistic design parameters for future hypersonic engine development as well as to evaluate the ground test facility and testing techniques. The engine was tested at the NASA hypersonic tunnel facility with synthetic air at Mach 5, 6, and 7. The hydrogen fuel was heated up to 1500 R prior to injection to simulate a regeneratively cooled system. The engine and component performance at Mach 6 is reported. Inlet performance compared very well both with theory and with subscale model tests. Combustor efficiencies up to 95 percent were attained at an equivalence ratio of unity. Nozzle performance was lower than expected. The overall engine performance was computed using two different methods. The performance was also compared with test data from other sources.

Sun, Y. H.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Hypersonic research engine project. Phase 2: Aerothermodynamic Integration Model (AIM) data reduction computer program, data item no. 54.16

The data reduction program used to analyze the performance of the Aerothermodynamic Integration Model is described. Routines to acquire, calibrate, and interpolate the test data, to calculate the axial components of the pressure area integrals and the skin function coefficients, and to report the raw data in engineering units are included along with routines to calculate flow conditions in the wind tunnel, inlet, combustor, and nozzle, and the overall engine performance. Various subroutines were modified and used to obtain species concentrations and transport properties in chemical equilibrium at each of the internal and external engine stations. It is recommended that future test plans include the configuration, calibration, and channel assignment data on a magnetic tape generated at the test site immediately before or after a test, and that the data reduction program be designed to operate in a batch environment.

Gaede, A. E.↗
NASA NTRS1990

Space Transportation Engine Program (STEP), phase B

The Space Transportation Engine Program (STEP) Phase 2 effort includes preliminary design and activities plan preparation that will allow smooth and time transition into a Prototype Phase and then into Phases 3, 4, and 5. A Concurrent Engineering approach using Total Quality Management (TQM) techniques, is being applied to define an oxygen-hydrogen engine. The baseline from Phase 1/1' studies was used as a point of departure for trade studies and analyses. Existing STME system models are being enhanced as more detailed module/component characteristics are determined. Preliminary designs for the open expander, closed expander, and gas generator cycles were prepared, and recommendations for cycle selection made at the Design Concept Review (DCR). As a result of July '90 DCR, and information subsequently supplied to the Technical Review Team, a gas generator cycle was selected. Results of the various Advanced Development Programs (ADP's) for the Advanced Launch Systems (ALS) were contributive to this effort. An active vehicle integration effort is supplying the NASA, Air Force, and vehicle contractors with engine parameters and data, and flowing down appropriate vehicle requirements. Engine design and analysis trade studies are being documented in a data base that was developed and is being used to organize information. To date, seventy four trade studies were input to the data base.

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