Spacecraft Components

Cold Gas Thrusters

Solenoid Actuated Cold Gas Thruster

Type: Solenoid Actuated

 

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Typical Performance Specifications

  • Fluid

    GH2

  • Operating Pressures

    50 to 300 psia (3.4 to 20.7 bar)

  • Proof Pressures

    600 psia (41.4 bar)

  • Burst Pressures

    1200 psia (82.7 bar)

  • Thrust Rating

    0.027 lbf ±.002 @ 100 psia (0.12 N ±0.01N @ 6.9 bar)

  • Specific Impulse

    >57 sec at 1.4°F (-17°C)

  • Internal Leakage

    < 0.1 sccm GHe @ 200 psid (13.8 bar)

  • External Leakage

    < 1 x 10-6 sccs GHe @ 400 psid (27.6 bar)

  • Operating Temperature

    -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to +60°C)

  • Power

    < 35 watts @ 28vdc and 70°F (21°C)

  • Opening Response

    < 3.5 ms @ 28 vdc, 200 ±5 psia (13.8 ± .34 bar)

  • Closing Response

    < 3.5 ms @ 28 vdc, 200 ±5 psia (13.8 ± .34 bar)

  • Cycle Life

    20,000 cycles

  • Weight

    0.035 lbs (0.016 kg) maximum

  • Filtration

    10 micron ABS filter required upstream of valve

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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