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Topic: Saturn V F-1 injector plate dimensions
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AUB space
New Member Posts: 2
From: Dorset, England
Registered: Feb 2016
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posted 02-15-2016 02:35 AM
   
I'm a model-making student at the Arts University in Bournemouth UK and I'm looking for some help on a new project.I am currently working on a project entitled Space Exploration, which is a very exciting topic for me as I have always been very interested in the subject. I have decided to try and make a 1:2 scaled version of the injector plate from the Saturn V F-1 first stage engine and have done a large amount of research trying to find the measurements or blueprints for it but have unfortunately come up empty. I have the measurements for the diameter of the plate (44 inches) and the overall thickness (8 inches), but I don't have the individual breakdown thicknesses for the baffles or the angles for the fuel/oxidizer orifices, etc. which are vital if I am to try and make a replica of the injector. If anyone here might be able to help me with any additional measurements which can be verified (for my tech document) I would very much appreciate it. Thank you for your time. — Takara |
bunnkwio
Member Posts: 113
From: Naperville, IL USA
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 02-15-2016 12:25 PM
A great start would be here.It has some information and graphics but more importantly the sources, which could lead you in the right direction for more detailed information. |
music_space
Member Posts: 1179
From: Canada
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-15-2016 05:32 PM
Good project! And to derive inspiration and courage through it, you might read the section of this book detailing the thorough and painful conception and testing of this injector... |
oly
Member Posts: 905
From: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: Apr 2015
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posted 02-15-2016 07:28 PM
At the bottom of this page is a link to a helpful document. |
mikej
Member Posts: 481
From: Germantown, WI USA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 02-19-2016 04:12 PM
I also have photos of the injector from the F-1 that MSFC disassembled back in 2012, from which you might be able to work out dimensions.Email me for full-resolution photos if you find any useful. |
moonguyron
Member Posts: 191
From: Trinity, FL USA
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 02-19-2016 04:47 PM
Thanks Mike. That is a massive piece of metal. Hard to imagine how they arrived at the design. More incredible is the machining required. |
AUB space
New Member Posts: 2
From: Dorset, England
Registered: Feb 2016
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posted 08-07-2016 05:21 AM
Thank you all for your help. Sorry for my late reply but have been very busy. I really appreciate everyone's help and I was able to finish my model to a good point. Thanks. |
music_space
Member Posts: 1179
From: Canada
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 08-13-2016 11:47 AM
Do you have a few pictures to share? |
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