Determination of optical technology experiments for a satellite, phase ii engineering report no. 7924
Optical technology experiments for communications satellite
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Optical technology experiments for communications satellite
Electrohydraulic, explosive, and other high energy rate forming processes compared to conventional methods denoting influence of strain rate on mechanical properties
Feasibility study of recommendations for earth satellite optical communications experiments and related astronomy and scientific instrumentation
Cold work and heat treatment effects on Hastelloy X grain size and properties
Wettability of microfog streams of high temperature lubricants on static metal surface
Research progress in developing shielded flat-cable and termination method
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Testing of the structures assembly model (SAM) continued at the Langley 8-foot high-temperature structures tunnel. A total of 30 test runs were completed, involving 38 loading cycles for the SAM. Fuel injection was used during 27 of the cycles. That portion of the program specifically aimed at thermal-cycling evaluation was completed. For these runs, tunnel total conditions ranged to 2200 psia and 3000 R. The tunnel nozzle is fixed and produces Mach numbers near 7 at the test conditions. The coolant for all runs was ambient-temperature hydrogen. The condition of the SAM following these runs was satisfactory. Isolated leaks occurred at joints in the cooled structure, but they have not affected operation or resulted in local areas of overheating. Three punctures in the leading edge, caused by foreign object damage, were present during most of the run; however, they showed no signs of propagation or distress due to overheating.
The structures assembly model (SAM) was installed, and wind tunnel systems were checked out. The first run, with hydrogen cooling and SAM inserted in the wind tunnel stream (M = 7.7, P sub TOTAL = 900 psia, T sub TOTAL = 2500 deg R), was accomplished. The condition of the SAM after the run was satisfactory, with no visible signs or data indications of overheating or overloading.
The analytical effort was directed towards (1) completing the design of the combustor exit instrumentation assembly, (2) analyzing the coolant flow distribution of the cowl leading edge tip section, (3) determining effects of purge gas pressure on AIM performance analysis, and (4) analyzing heat transfer and associated stress problems related to the cowl leading edge tip section and the nozzle shroud assembly for test conditions.
The analytical effort was directed toward (1) analyzing the latest inputs of possible test conditions and their impact on hardware; (2) review structural capabilities of the AIM unit; (3) analyzing coolant flow paths, heat transfer, and associated problems relative to the cowl leading edge tip section; and (4) redefining requirements of flow-calibrating the air-metering duct.
The fabrication of the various components of the HRE AIM was completed. The purge system necessary for the cavity bounded by the outer shell assembly and the outer cowl body was studied. Preparations were begun for establishing a format for test data acquisition and reduction.
The wettabilities and heat transfer rates of microfog jets (oil-mist nozzle flows) impinging on a heated rotating disc were determined under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen at temperatures ranging from 600 to 800 F. The results are discussed in relation to the various factors involved in the microfog lubricant application systems. Two novel reclassifying nozzles and a vortex mist generator were also studied.
The wetting characteristics and deposit forming tendencies of a series of lubricants were evaluated using a microfog jet delivery system to wet a flat heated rotating disc. The performances of the nine lubricants are discussed in terms of the various testing parameters which include temperature, disc speed and lubricant gas flow rates. Also discussed are the heat transfer characteristics of two of the lubricants on that same plane disc specimen. The wetting characteristics and heat transfer characteristics of one of the lubricants on a complex disc simulating bearing geometry are also discussed.
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A shuttle EVLSS Thermal Control System (TCS) is defined. Thirteen heat rejection subsystems, thirteen water management subsystems, nine humidity control subsystems, three pressure control schemes and five temperature control schemes are evaluated. Sixteen integrated TCS systems are studied, and an optimum system is selected based on quantitative weighting of weight, volume, cost, complexity and other factors. The selected sybsystem contains a sublimator for heat rejection, a bubble expansion tank for water management, and a slurper and rotary separator for humidity control. Design of the selected subsystem prototype hardware is presented.
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