Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Anomalous high frequency pressure fluctuations in the Space Shuttle main engine have been experienced during hot firings. Through diagnostic analysis of hot firing engine data, it was determined that this excitation originated at the main oxidizer valve. The intensity of these fluctuations was such that the main oxidizer valve was partially consumed in fire, experienced fretting, and had seal damage. Delineated in this paper are the associated dynamical phenomena and the methodologies leading toward understanding the excitation mechanism. The results presented demonstrate that the source of the anomalous frequencies was suppressed by a simple fix and all main oxidizer valve damage was terminated.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT PROPULSION AND POWER
Type:
AIAA PAPER 80-0781
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Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference; May 12, 1980 - May 14, 1980; Seattle, WA
Format:
text
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