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- noun A
gas used to drive afluid through a fluid system.
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Examples
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Off-SM Propellant Vehicles System challenges U.S. propellant feed systems mix pressurant and propellant (Russian systems keep propellant and pressurant separate via tank bellows) •
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Might need flow meters to monitor how much propellant has been transferred How to track / purge trapped propellant in lines when systems disconnected Is a leak check required prior to starting propellant transfer Resupply propellant only or propellant and pressurant • Resupply the pressurant that is vented overboard for propellant transfer, or • Load SM with additional pressurant at launch SM and Supply tank connection (increased interface complexity) • Plumb through CM docking port (extra weight) 3
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