Cryogenic tribology of turbopumps for rockets.

[In Japanese. / En japonais.]

Author(s) : NOSAKA M., OIKE M., KIKUCHI M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The cryogenic tribological problems expressed in the development of the turbopump bearings and shaft seals of the LE-5 engine for the H-I rocket and the LE-7 engine for the H-II rocket are introduced in this report. Additionally, the performance of a self-lubricating hybrid ceramic bearing, developed to increase bearing life, is described.

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  • Original title: [In Japanese. / En japonais.]
  • Record ID : 1998-2143
  • Languages: Japanese
  • Source: Cryogenics/ Cryog. Eng. - vol. 31 - n. 10
  • Publication date: 1996
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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