Spacecraft Components

Cold Gas Thrusters

Type: Solenoid Actuated, Suspended Armature

 

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Typical Performance Specifications

  • Operating Pressures

    0 to 400 psia (0 to 27.6 bar)

  • Proof Pressures

    1000 psig (68.9 bar)

  • Burst Pressures

    1600 psig min (110.2 bar)

  • Engine Thrust Range

    0.027 lbf ±.002 (0.12 N ±0.01)

  • Open Response Time

    5 msec

  • Closed Response Time

    3 msec

  • Power Consumption

    10.5 watts nominal at 28 vdc. 68°F (20°C)

  • Internal Leakage

    < 1.0-6 scc/s GHe

  • External Leakage

    < 1.0-6 scc/s GHe

  • Cycle Life

    1,000,000 min

  • Weight

    0.15 lb max (0.070 kg)

  • Inlet Filtration

    40 micron

  • Thermal Operating Range

    -13°F to +167°F (-25°C to +75°C)

  • Flow vs. Pressure Drop

    4.86-4pps GN2

  • Wetted Materials

    Stainless Steel

  • Design Expansion Capability

    8N Thrust at Vacuum

Most of the listed performance parameters reflect the program requirements and not the design limitations of the valve. In general most valves will perform better than listed in the following areas: system pressure, flow rate, pressure drop, internal leakage and response time

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