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SURFACE TENSION TANK [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

Numerical analyses of fluid dynamics were carried out in a vane type surface tension tank, which incorporates propellant management device for microgravity conditions.

OBS

If the gravity acceleration tends to zero the liquid height becomes infinite. In surface tension tanks this effect is used to pump propellant via capillary vanes without any additional energy supply.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Réservoir utilisant le principe de capillarité pour empêcher le gaz de pressurisation de se mélanger aux ergols et maintenir le flux d'ergols.

OBS

Propulsion en impesanteur.

Spanish

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