Publication Date:
2013-08-31
Description:
A design was developed for a rotary fluid coupling to transfer coolant fluids (primarily anhydrous ammonia) across rotating joints of the space station. Development testing using three conceptual designs yielded data which were used to establish the design of a multipass fluid coupling capable of handling three fluid circuits. In addition, a mechanism to support the fluid coupling and allow an astronaut to replace the coupling quickly and easily was designed.
Keywords:
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Type:
The 22nd Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium; p 355-371
Format:
application/pdf
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