Heater protection of thrusters
US4583361A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K9/68
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thruster (10) including a heater (65) remote from the location of propellant decomposition, includes a means such as a thermal diode heat pipe for conducting heat unidirectionally, from the heater to the decomposition location, extending the useful life of the thruster.
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