Test
We have the most advanced hypergolic, high-thrust vacuum test stand in the country.
The operation includes two test stands capable of supporting up to 1,000-lbf thrust class engines.
The data acquisition system supports over 100 channels, with capture rates up to 1 MHz. Redundant flow measurement provides ultra-high precision flow data and extensive thermal imaging provides operational validation for performance determination.
•Ultra high precision pulse performance measurement
•Thrust levels up to 1,000 lbf
•Vacuum capability:
•2 stage, nitrogen driven ejector system
•0.08 psia (~ 100,000ft altitude simulation)
•Propellant Temperature Conditioning from -40 to 120⁰F
•Temperature controlled building (60°F to 80°F)
•Fire suppression and lightning protection system
•360⁰ coverage for IR and high-speed video
•Pyrometer access to both sides of thruster
•100 gallon run tanks @ 1000 psia max
•2.6-gallon PDFMs @ 1500 psia max
•Rated for inlet pressures up to 1500psia (with PDFMs)
•Coriolis flow meters for long burns and redundancy