Method for filling tanks of air- and spacecraft

摘要

The method involves rinsing the tank with a gas soluble in the fuel or oxidator before filling the tank with the fuel or oxidizer. The selected stirring gas is filled for drive and position regulation systems, which is a component of the fuel or oxidizer. The ammonia (NH3) is used as stirring gas for the fuel tank. The nitrogen monoxide (NO) is used for the oxidizer tank.