Storable Fueled Power System for Space Shuttle

720836

02/01/1972

Event
National Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting
Authors Abstract
Content
The effects of system/component selection and design on the fuel consumption of a hydrazine fueled, auxiliary power unit suitable for the Space Shuttle Orbiter are discussed. An auxiliary power unit (APU) output of 150 HP hydraulic and 20 KVA electrical has been assumed as well as a representative load/altitude mission profile. While the efficiency of the various components which make up the system are discussed, emphasis is placed on turbine and control system design as these areas are major contributors to APU performance.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/720836
Pages
12
Citation
Straznickas, D., Preble, J., and Wigmore, D., "Storable Fueled Power System for Space Shuttle," SAE Technical Paper 720836, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720836.
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Published
Feb 1, 1972
Product Code
720836
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English