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Computer program calculates the steady state flow characteristics of an ideal compressible gas in a complex piping system. The program calculates the stagnation and total temperature, static and total pressure, loss factor, and forces on each element in the piping system.
Oxidizer inlet duct with a ball joint pipe fitting incorporating two spherical bearing races and balls in contact with centering cage springs transmits an evenly distributed load to the mating flange. This design should find application in piping systems where unequal load distributions exist.
Free floating support system in cryogenic pipe lines maintains the valve and valve operator in alignment. A Teflon sheet that is placed between the slide support plate and the base permits the valve and valve operator to move freely, as a unit, when the pipe line moves.
Tail-pipe fuel ratio, mass flow of combustion gas, and radial fuel flow distribution on cooling requirements of tail-pipe burner with annular cooling-air passage
Jacketed design of piping used to transfer cryogenic fluids, relieves severe stresses associated with the temperature gradients that occur during transfer cycles and ambient periods. The inner /transfer/ pipe is preloaded in such a way that stress relief takes place automatically as cycling occurs.
Heat pipe dynamics analyzed for thermionic converter heat pipe radiator design criteria, discussing working fluid selection
Single tool prepares a pipe end for precision welding by simultaneously performing internal machining, end facing, and bevel cutting to specification standards. The machining operation requires only one milling adjustment, can be performed quickly, and produces the high quality pipe-end configurations required to ensure precision-welded joints.
System of thermal radiation shielding reduces radiant heat transfer in vacuum installations containing piping which carries working fluids. Method employs successive layers of spacers and rolled metal shields which are easily installed or removed, expedites efficient removal of entrapped gases, and adapts easily to small pipings.
Hollow rotating shaft operates like a heat pipe, with a small, sealed-in inventory of fluid that transfers heat by vaporizing at the hot end and condensing at the cold end. This heat pipe utilizes large centrifugal forces for pumping the condensate, and rotation to enforce liquid-vapor separation.
Test results are presented which describe dryout in type-304 stainless steel heat pipes when ammonia is the working fluid. Graph compares heat transfer capabilities of both ammonia and water. Heat pipe apparatus and performance are described.
Heat pipe performance map with ammonia as working fluid, comparing thermal transport efficiency with water pipe
Axially conducting gas controlled heat pipes leading to predictive capability for heat and mass transfer along heat pipe
Introduction of small amounts of inert, noncombustible gas aids startup in certain types of heat pipes. When the heat pipe is closely coupled to the heat sink, the startup system must be designed to bring the heat sink on-line slowly.
Perforated nonwetting plug of material such as polytetrafluoroethylene is mounted in gas reservoir feed tube, preferably at end which extends into heat pipe condenser section, to prevent liquid from entering gas reservoir of passively controlled heat pipe.
A compilation on the devices, techniques, and methods used in piping and tubing technology is presented. Data cover the following: (1) a number of fittings, couplings, and connectors that are useful in joining tubing and piping and various systems, (2) a family of devices used where flexibility and/or vibration damping are necessary, (3) a number of devices found useful in the regulation and control of fluid flow, and (4) shop hints to aid in maintenance and repair procedures such as cleaning, flaring, and swaging of tubes.
The effect of a nonuniform electrostatic field on insulating dielectric liquids in heat pipes was studied. Topics discussed include the theory of operation, design criteria, and evaluation of optimal design features. It is concluded that the electrodynamic heat pipes offer advantages that must be weighed against the disadvantages in order to arrive at a proper assessment of their value in solving heat transfer problems.
The mechanical problems associated with the testing of two heat pipes installed in the OAO C spacecraft are described. The test problems discussed concern the specially designed heat removal devices, the mobile tilt table, the table position indicator, and the heat input machanisms. It was determined that the techniques used were adequate for thermal-vacuum testing of heat pipes.
The application of heat pipe technology to the design of rocket engine thrust chambers is discussed. Subjects presented are: (1) evaporator wick development, (2) specific heat pipe designs and test results, (3) injector design, fabrication, and cold flow testing, and (4) preliminary thrust chamber design.