S.1 Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Chapter 1: Introduction to ...
S.1 Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Chapter 1: Introduction to ...
S.1 Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Chapter 1: Introduction to ...
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Dual-Mode systems use hydrazine (N2H4) both as fuel for a bipropellant (N2H4/N2O4) Liquid<br />
Apogee Engine (LAE) and as monopropellant for on-orbit Attitude and Orbit Control<br />
<strong>Systems</strong> (AOCS) from a common fuel tank.<br />
The propulsion system layout is shown in the popup with the propellant feed system design<br />
similar <strong>to</strong> that of the bipropellant system, as described earlier.<br />
Advantages<br />
Higher Thruster-spec. Impulse, Isp (≤ 3110 Ns/kg) for orbit maneuvers<br />
Common fuel tank for attitude/orbit control and orbit<br />
Can use higher performance station keeping thruster, e.g. Power Augmented Catalytic<br />
Thruster (PACT) at Isp = 3000 Ns/kg versus Isp = 2900 Ns/kg for F = 10 – 22 N (bipropellant<br />
thrusters) if required.<br />
Disadvantages<br />
Dual-Mode system complexity with added valves, regula<strong>to</strong>rs, etc.<br />
Higher cost in comparison <strong>to</strong> monopropellant hydrazine systems.