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Low-Cost Pistonless Rocket Fuel Pump by praveenpv7 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
NASA has developed a low-cost pistonless rocket fuel pump that can provide comparable performance to turbo pumps at 80-90% lower cost. The pistonless pump works by alternately pressurizing and venting two pump chambers to provide steady fuel flow, avoiding the complexities and costs of turbo pumps. Initial testing of prototypes showed the pump could successfully pressurize and deliver fuel at steady pressures and flows. This simple pump design has the potential to significantly reduce the cost and increase
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