Feed system and a method of suppressing the POGO effect
US9528470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/54
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rocket engine feed system, includes a feed circuit including a device for varying a gas volume in the feed circuit to suppress the POGO effect. A method of suppressing the POGO effect varies at least one hydraulic resonant frequency by varying a rate at which gas is injected into the feed circuit.
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