Automated propellant blending

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5879079
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08917581

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An automated propellant blending apparatus and method uses closely metered addition of countersolvent to a binder solution with propellant particles dispersed therein to precisely control binder precipitation and particle aggregation. A profile of binder precipitation versus countersolvent-solvent ratio is established empirically and used in a computer algorithm to establish countersolvent addition parameters near the cloud point for controlling the transition of properties of the binder during agglomeration and finishing of the propellant composition particles. The system is remotely operated by computer for safety, reliability and improved product properties, and also increases product output.

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION U S GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OFWASHINGTON DC 20546

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bacak, James W Houston, TX 6 1100
Dutton, Maureen L Friendswood, TX 2 43
Harrington, Douglas W Houston, TX 2 43
Hohmann, Carl W Houston, TX 2 43
Salazar, Frank Texas City, TX 2 43
Tipton, Jr Billy Charles Houston, TX 2 43

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