Saturn V S-IC Stage Engine Gimbal Actuation System George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Kalange, M. A., author.

Conference Name:

Aerospace Fluid Power Systems and Equipment Conference (1965-05-18 : Los Angeles, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1965

Summary:

The actuation system for the Saturn V S-IC stage is described and compared to the Saturn I system. The use of mechanical feedback actuators that result in a significant increase in system reliability and the damping of load resonance is discussed. The unprecedented component sizes and system requirements are cited.The components of the S-IC stage engine gimbal actuation system are similar to and a direct evolution of those used in the Saturn I vehicle system.The major system components are the fluid supply, a filter manifold, lines, and the actuators. The system is the essence of simplicity. As a fluid power source, fuel is taken directly in a single path from the high pressure side of the engine turbopump. Flow from the actuators is returned to the fuel system rather than to a reservoir.Because of the small number of components and the design concepts used, the reliability of this system is high

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Publisher Number:

650304

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