Magazine Article

Reducing Liquid Loss During Ullage Venting in Microgravity

TBMG-3457

12/01/2008

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A centripetal-force-based liquid/gas separator has been proposed as a means of reducing the loss of liquid during venting of the ullage of a tank in microgravity as a new supply of liquid is pumped into the tank. Centripetal-force-based liquid/gas separators are used on Earth, where mechanical drives (e.g., pumps and spinners) are used to impart flow speeds sufficient to generate centripetal forces large enough to effect separation of liquids from gases.

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"Reducing Liquid Loss During Ullage Venting in Microgravity," Mobility Engineering, December 1, 2008.
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Dec 1, 2008
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TBMG-3457
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English