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| A new prototype of self-pressurizing fuel tank for micro and nano-satellites | |
| Cen, J. W.1,2; Xu, J. L.1 | |
| 2009-02-01 | |
| Source Publication | ACTA ASTRONAUTICA
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| ISSN | 0094-5765 |
| Volume | 64Issue:4Pages:410-415 |
| Corresponding Author | xujl@ms.giec.ac.cn |
| Abstract | To increase effective load, light-weight micro-propulsion system is necessary for micro-satellites. Traditional propulsion systems including large and heavy high-pressure vessels are difficult to be scaled down to fulfill the demand of micro-satellites. In this article, a novel self-pressurizing fuel tank without high-pressure gas vessel is proposed. When some liquid propellant is consumed, pressure is compensated with CO(2) released by heating NH(4)HCO(3) powder in the fuel tank. Comparing with other types of self-pressurizing liquid fuel tank, a gas generator with special and simple structure was designed to stop or continue the NH(4)HCO(3) decomposition reaction easily, and consumed a small amount of energy to heat the powder effectively. Performance tests showed that this new prototype is very suitable for micro-thrusters. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Subtype | Article |
| Other Abstract | To increase effective load, light-weight micro-propulsion system is necessary for micro-satellites. Traditional propulsion systems including large and heavy high-pressure vessels are difficult to be scaled down to fulfill the demand of micro-satellites. In this article, a novel self-pressurizing fuel tank without high-pressure gas vessel is proposed. When some liquid propellant is consumed, pressure is compensated with CO2 released by heating NH4HCO3 powder in the fuel tank. Comparing with other types of self-pressurizing liquid fuel tank, a gas generator with special and simple structure was designed to stop or continue the NH4HCO3 decomposition reaction easily, and consumed a small amount of energy to heat the powder effectively. Performance tests showed that this new prototype is very suitable for micro-thrusters. |
| Keyword | Micro-propulsion System Micro-satellite Self-pressurizing Liquid Fuel Tank |
| WOS Headings | Science & Technology ; Technology |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.actaastro.2008.09.012 |
| WOS Subject Extended | Engineering |
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| Indexed By | SCI |
| Language | 英语 |
| WOS Subject | Engineering, Aerospace |
| WOS ID | WOS:000262868700003 |
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| Document Type | 期刊论文 |
| Identifier | http://ir.giec.ac.cn/handle/344007/3370 |
| Collection | 中国科学院广州能源研究所 |
| Affiliation | 1.Chinese Acad Sci, Guangzhou Inst Energy Convers, Micro Energy Syst Lab, Guangzhou 510640, Peoples R China 2.Univ Sci & Technol China, Dept Thermal Sci & Energy Engn, Hefei 230026, Peoples R China |
| Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Cen, J. W.,Xu, J. L.. A new prototype of self-pressurizing fuel tank for micro and nano-satellites[J]. ACTA ASTRONAUTICA,2009,64(4):410-415. |
| APA | Cen, J. W.,&Xu, J. L..(2009).A new prototype of self-pressurizing fuel tank for micro and nano-satellites.ACTA ASTRONAUTICA,64(4),410-415. |
| MLA | Cen, J. W.,et al."A new prototype of self-pressurizing fuel tank for micro and nano-satellites".ACTA ASTRONAUTICA 64.4(2009):410-415. |
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