Elon Musk
@elonmusk · Jan 10, 2020
A given tank pressure is needed to feed the engine turbopumps & pressure-stabilize/relieve compression load on the cylinder walls
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
Everything is compressible, but liquid compression at these pressures is not significant. However, the tanks do expand under pressure, creating a bit more volume. Keeping propellant super cold has a big effect on density of ~10% in case of CH4.
11:24 PM · January 10, 2020 · 0 views
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