Correlation of leak rates of various fluids with the leak rate of an inert gas in the same configuration
Abstract
NASA is interested in field testing for possible leakage in their fueling systems; however, many fuels are hazardous to the extent that personnel cannot be on hand when the system is being monitored. It is proposed that an inert material such as helium be used on the field test, and that those results be calibrated to simulate the actual process. A technique such as this would allow personnel to be on site during the testing and use techniques to determine the behavior of the system that could not be used otherwise. This endeavor attempts to develop such a correlation. The results show promise, but more refinement and data are needed.
- Publication:
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In NASA
- Pub Date:
- September 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990asee.nasa..308S
- Keywords:
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- Convergent-Divergent Nozzles;
- Correlation;
- Fuel Systems;
- Gas Dynamics;
- Leakage;
- Nozzle Flow;
- Performance Tests;
- Rare Gases;
- Aerospace Safety;
- Calibrating;
- Mathematical Models;
- Nasa Programs;
- University Program;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer