Abstract:This paper presents the integrated modeling and optimization of a Tridyne™-based small satellite propulsion system. A detailed integrated model is developed to compute propellant thermodynamic properties throughout the entire propulsion system, from the propellant tank through the valves, regulator and thrusters. The simulation uses a compressible flow model incorporating both friction and heat transfer to predict these properties. The detailed model was validated against, and showed good agreement with two ex… Show more
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