BS EN 16603-35-10:2014

What is BS EN 16603-35-10 - Compatibility testing of liquid propulsion components, subsystems and systems about?

ECSS-E-ST-35-10 belongs to the propulsion field of the mechanical discipline, as defined in ECSS-S-ST-00, and concerns itself with compatibility testing of propulsion components, sub-systems, and systems.

BS EN 16603-35-10:

• Identifies materials used in propulsion for which incompatibility can create problems
• Identifies the time scale at which problems can occur. It makes a difference whether a system is only stored or operational for a short period and is to function only during launch (time scale measured in months) and systems that have a long life in orbit (time scale measured in years)
• Identifies the liquid propulsion components, subsystems and systems to be subject to compatibility testing
• Identifies, specifies and defines the tests, test conditions and compatibility test procedures to ensure that representative compatibility testing can take place
• Establishes the test requirements

BS EN 16603-35-10 applies to the design and the qualification of liquid propulsion components, sub-systems and systems and can be applied to their development.

BS EN 16603-35-10 also applies to COTS items procured for the propulsion system.

BS EN 16603-35-10 is limited to tests on component-, subsystem- and system-level. Only for those cases where new materials, substances or conditions are involved for which there is no experience or data available, the performance of screening tests is specified.

Who is BS EN 16603-35-10 - Compatibility testing of liquid propulsion components, subsystems and systems for?

BS EN 16603-35-10 on the compatibility testing of liquid propulsion components, subsystems and systems is relevant to:

• Aerospace and defence industries
• Manufacturers of spacecraft
• Quality compliance personnel of space product
• Liquid propulsion components, subsystems and systems manufacturers

Why should you use BS EN 16603-35-10 - Compatibility testing of liquid propulsion components, subsystems and systems?

Compatibility encompasses the interaction of two or more materials, solids (e.g., structural materials), liquids (e.g., propellants, simulation, and cleaning liquids), or gases (e.g., air, pressurants). In case the interaction has the effect that the properties of the materials change, there is the possibility of a compatibility issue.

BS EN 16603-35-10 provides you with the guidelines regarding the compatibility tests, pure compatibility tests, material selection corrosion tests, mechanical properties testing, general corrosion tests, polymers and ceramics properties change due to liquid exposure tests, ageing tests, dissolution tests, special materials testing and operational tests.

This assists in establishing the effects of interactions of space propulsion materials and fluids on the components, subsystems and systems. In this way, it can be assured that the component, subsystem or system satisfies the requirements.

BS EN 16603-35-10 also provides general requirements for compatibility testing that assist in the proper evaluation of liquid propulsion components, subsystems and systems.

With compliance to BS EN 16603-35-10, you can enhance the efficacy of liquid propulsion components, subsystems and systems and thus manufacture efficient systems of high durability and efficiency that has global acceptance in the market.