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Ground hydraulic system hypergolic slug injection

US10975805B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2017
Grant dateApr 13, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/85
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An engine start system includes a facility that has a ground based hydraulic pressurization system and a combustor of a liquid propellant rocket engine. The engine is fluidly coupled to the ground based hydraulic pressurization system. The liquid propellant rocket engine is operably detachable from the ground based hydraulic pressurization system.

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