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General theory for dynamic instability of the SSME LOX posts. [Space shuttle main engine liquid oxygen]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6483441
A general theory of fluidelastic instability for a tube array in crossflow is presented for application to the space shuttle main engine liquid oxygen (SSME LOX) posts. Various techniques to obtain the motion-dependent fluid-force coefficients are discussed and the general instability characteristics are summarized. The theory is also used to evaluate the results of other mathematical models for crossflow-induced instability.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6483441
Report Number(s):
ANL-85-54; ON: DE86003543
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English