Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Modeling to predict the condition of cryogenic propellants in an upper stage of a launch vehicle is necessary for mission planning and successful execution. Traditionally, this effort was performed using custom, in-house proprietary codes, limiting accessibility and application. Phenomena responsible for influencing the thermodynamic state of the propellant have been characterized as distinct events whose sequence defines a mission. These events include thermal stratification, passive thermal control roll (rotation), slosh, and engine firing. This paper demonstrates the use of an off the shelf, commercially available, thermal/fluid-network code to predict the thermodynamic state of propellant during the coast phase between engine firings, i.e. the first three of the above identified events. Results of this effort will also be presented.
Keywords:
Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance
Type:
KSC-2006-099
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AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference; Jul 10, 2006 - Jul 12, 2006; Sacramento, CA; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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