Table 2 Experimental highlights of NASA foil bearing turbopump demonstrations
From: An Overview of Bearing Candidates for the Next Generation of Reusable Liquid Rocket Turbopumps
Item | Experimental site | Rotational speed (r/min) | Total run time | Total start/stop times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2 foil bearing turbopump demonstration | NASA Stennis Space Center | 14000–91000 | Approximately 60 min | 100 |
LO2 foil bearing turbopump demonstration | NASA Marshall Space Flight Center | 2000–25000 | Approximately 90 min | 100 |