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APOLLO OPERATIONS HANDBOOK<br />

4.4.1.I ECS Radiator Inlet Temperature.<br />

PERFORY._NCE<br />

The ECS radiator inlet temperature (obtained from MSFN or<br />

the a_ciliary DC volts meter on panel 200) should be maintained<br />

at 75"F or warmer to prevent against radiator freezing. However,<br />

excessive water boiling will result if the radiators are directly<br />

exposed t6 the sun for prolonged periods. S/C orientations<br />

exposing the ECS radiator surface to solar incidence angles less<br />

than 45 degrees should not be maintained longer than 20 minutes<br />

per or_oit. Also, the S/C attitude should be constrained<br />

inertially or held fixed relative to the earth without roll for<br />

a period longer than one orbit, if the solar incidence to the<br />

radiator is less than 45 degrees. To prevent excessive water<br />

consumption (boiling) the S/C attitude must not be constrained<br />

in an inertial or earth-fixed orientation without roll for longer<br />

than 3 hours.<br />

CAUTION Extreme radiator sooting can be detected<br />

by a rapid depletion of the water supply<br />

and high radiator outlet temperature.<br />

• If the radiator outlet temperature averages above<br />

53@F as a result of extreme sooting, high electrical<br />

loads, or poor radiator orientation, the water tanks<br />

_ill be depleted at a rate incompatible with the<br />

planned mission duration time.<br />

NOTE Observance of ECS radiator constraints will als0<br />

ensure a satisfactory environment for EPS radiator<br />

operation.<br />

4.4.1.2 S/M RCS Engine Temperatures.<br />

The S/M RCS engines are qualified to work within the range<br />

of 35" to 175"F, the propellant valve temperature limits. A red<br />

warning light on panel l0 will illuminate to indicate when the<br />

temperatures exceed this r_nge. Temperatures above 175°F are<br />

not expected, except temporarily (possible) during boost.<br />

Heaters that cycle automatically are provided on each quad to<br />

maintain temperatures above the lower limit. However, if one<br />

quad is continuously pointed away from the sun for longer than<br />

I0 hours, it is possible for the h0"F lower temperature limit<br />

(for the propellant) to be reached at the RCS tank outlet.<br />

NOTE S/C attitude should be monitored during extended<br />

periodz between RCS firings to ensure that safe<br />

temperatures awe maintained.<br />

S/C OPE_ATIOItAL CONS'fI_._INTS AND LI_,'rTATIONS<br />

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