Alternate Test Methods for High Pressure Engine Component Testing 911125
This paper presents an analysis of potential methods for the testing of Space Shuttle Main Engine turbopump assemblies in a modified Component Test Facility at Stennis Space Center. In particular, the test methods will support long-duration (approximately 250 seconds) green run (acceptance) tests. Six potential test methods were considered, including the traditional, fully pressure-fed test method, some test methods involving engine systems, and some test methods involving recirculation of the pump outlet flow, or “bootstrapping.” Two of these methods were investigated in sufficient detail to provide ROM cost estimates: the fully pressure-fed method, and one of the bootstrap methods.
Citation: Mayne, A., Connor, E., and Scrip, R., "Alternate Test Methods for High Pressure Engine Component Testing," SAE Technical Paper 911125, 1991, https://doi.org/10.4271/911125. Download Citation
Author(s):
A.W. Mayne, E.J. Connor, R. Scrip
Affiliated:
Wyle Laboratories
Pages: 14
Event:
Aerospace Atlantic Conference & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1991 Transactions - Aerospace-V100-1
Related Topics:
Test procedures
Engine components
Test facilities
Spacecraft
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