Control systems

Control systems

Of or relating to systems used in the closed area of a spacecraft to permit life to be sustained, so that occupants are provided with a suitably controlled atmosphere in which to live and work.

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pressurizing and drain dump valve

Aerospace; Control systems

Device to prevent flow of fuel to the nozzle until enough pressure is built up in the fuel control. One also drains the fuel manifold at engineshutdown and traps fuel in the upper portion of the ...

primary air

Aerospace; Control systems

Air that mixes with fuel in the combustion chamber to form a combustible mixture. The ratio is 15 parts of air to 1 part of fuel.

radial inflow turbine

Aerospace; Control systems

Type of turbine made by some manufacturers, not used in any Army aircraft today, even though it is rugged and simple, relatively inexpensive, and easy to manufacture. Similar in design and ...

ram

Aerospace; Control systems

The amount of pressure buildup above ambient pressure at the engine's compressor inlet due to the forward motion of the engine through the air (initial momentum of the air).