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propellant charging pump
A pump used to boost the liquid propellant to the pressure required by the propellant filler, usually 2070 to 8280 kPa (300 to 1200 psi). Tank farm transfer pumps normally supply the suction side of the propellant charging pump at pressures of 100 to 690 kPa (15 to 100 psi) above the propellant’s vapor pressure.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Fire safety
- Category: Prevention & protection
- Company: NFPA
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