Initial Questions
Version 10 (Aaron Harper, 05/25/2015 12:52 pm)
| 1 | 1 | J. Simmons | h1. Yavin Thruster Initial Questions v0.1 |
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| 3 | 1 | J. Simmons | {{toc}} |
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| 5 | 1 | J. Simmons | h2. Project Background Questions |
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| 7 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. BQ1. Why are we making this? |
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| 9 | 3 | Aaron Harper | *BA1*. To create an educational project which combines both propulsion design and testing. In combination with the Shepard Test Stand technology yields a full turnkey package. |
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| 11 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. BQ2. Who is this for? |
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| 13 | 3 | Aaron Harper | *BA2.* Undergraduate aerospace and high level high school students and Mach30 Volunteers. |
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| 15 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. BQ3. How will this be used? |
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| 17 | 4 | Aaron Harper | *BA3*. Demonstrate fundamentals of propulsion systems design and testing of a cold gas thruster to include thrust, specific impulse, expansion ratio, chamber pressure, throat area, and controls. |
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| 19 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. BQ4. Who's going to build this? |
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| 21 | 6 | Aaron Harper | *BA4.* Mach30 volunteers,undergraduate aerospace and high level high school students with instructor involvement. Unit will be able to be built with commonly available components and 3D printed parts. |
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| 23 | 1 | J. Simmons | h2. Technical Requirement Questions |
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| 25 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. TQ1a. What features does it need to have (now)? |
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| 27 | 1 | J. Simmons | *TA1a.* _The project needs to:_ |
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| 29 | 7 | Aaron Harper | * The thruster components from expansion chamber to nozzle are modular to allow experimentation and projects to be tested using the same hardware and parameters. |
| 30 | 7 | Aaron Harper | * Includes a set of sample CAD models for modification (templates) |
| 31 | 7 | Aaron Harper | * Gas flow must include a tank of fixed volume, pressure gauge, electrically actuated valve, and timing circuit to make comparison of designs possible. |
| 32 | 7 | Aaron Harper | * Must be operable indoors |
| 33 | 8 | J. Simmons | * Control system must be integrated with test stand controls to synchronize operation with testing. |
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| 35 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. TQ1b. What features does it need to have (later)? |
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| 37 | 1 | J. Simmons | *TA1b.* _In the future, the project (or related projects) may need to:_ |
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| 39 | 7 | Aaron Harper | * Variable gas flow for throttling |
| 40 | 7 | Aaron Harper | * Variable time valve operation for pulse width modulation and flow characteristics. |
| 41 | 7 | Aaron Harper | * Demonstrate ideal expansion, under- and overexpansion characteristics. This may require flow visualization capability (schlieren and/or CO2 vapor) |
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| 43 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. TQ2. What are the legacy requirements? |
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| 45 | 1 | J. Simmons | *TA2.* _To maintain compatibility with other projects, the system should:_ |
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| 47 | 10 | Aaron Harper | * Adaptable to Shepard Test Stand with minimum modifications (ideally just swapping the motor mount at first) |
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| 49 | 1 | J. Simmons | h2. Project Requirement Questions |
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| 51 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. PQ1. How many do we want to make? |
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| 53 | 10 | Aaron Harper | *PA1.* Since this is an easily constructed device with a strong educational component, this should be offered as a kit and would ideally see adoption into the curricula of many educational institutions as well as many interested private parties including Mach30 volunteers. |
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| 55 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. PQ2. What is the budget? |
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| 57 | 1 | J. Simmons | *PA2.* _..._ |
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| 59 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. PQ3. What is the timeline? |
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| 61 | 1 | J. Simmons | *PA3.* _..._ |
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| 63 | 1 | J. Simmons | h3. PQ4. What waste products will be produced by the manufacture and/or operation of this? |
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| 65 | 1 | J. Simmons | *PA4.* _..._ |