Mechanical Regulators
For Electric Propulsion - Single and Two Stage Designs
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- All welded design to prevent external leakage
- Titanium construction
- Transition joints available if CRES tubes are needed
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Characteristic | Single Stage | Two Stage | Two Stage |
Inlet Operating Pressure [psia(bar)] | 88 to 2,700 (6.07 to 186) | 100 to 2,000 (6.9 to 138) | 88 to 2200 (6.07 to 152) |
Proof Pressure [psia(bar)] | 4,050 (279) Inlet 150 (10.3) Outlet |
3,000 (206.9) Inlet 3,000 (206.9) Interstage 80 (5.52) Outlet |
3300 (228) Inlet 3300 (228) Interstage 150 (10.3) Outlet |
Burst Pressure [psia(bar)] | 8,100 (558) Inlet 300 (20.7) Outlet |
4,000 (275.9) Inlet, Interstage, and Outlet at the same time |
5500 (379) Inlet 300 (20.7) Outlet |
Regulated Outlet Pressure [psia(bar)] | 35.55 to 38.45 (2.45 to 2.65) | 20.15 to 23.25 (1.390 to 1.603) First Stage 20.15 to 22.70 (1.390 to 1.566) Second Stage 20.15 to 20.95 (1.390 to 1.445) Both Stages |
38.5 (2.65) First or Second Stage Nominal 37.0 (2.55) Combined in Series |
Max Lock-up Pressure [psia(bar)] | 50 (3.45) | 25.25 (1.741) First Stage 23.30 (1.607) Second Stage 22.55 (1.555) Both Stages |
38.9 (2.68) Max Combined in Series |
Flow | 4 mg/s Xe nominal, 60 mg/s Xe max | 4.5 mg/s Xe max | 33.2 mg/s Xe (Specification Limit) |
Leakage per Seat, Internal [scc/hr GHe] | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Leakage, External [scc/s Ghe] | 1E-6 | 1E-6 | 1E-6 |
Operating Cycles | 12,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
Weight [lbm (g)] | 0.99 (450) | 2.19 (994) | 2.19 (994) |
Operating Temperature Range [ºF (ºC)] | 61 to 140 (16 to 60) |
60-131 (15.5 to 55) |
60-140 (15.5 to 60) |
Representative Model Numbers | -050-857 (PMA) | -050-823 (XIPS) | -050X1246 |