Steam and Shuttle Launches - Steam Culture
Today's Steam Culture takes us out of this world! On this episode, Brent shows us how the folks at NASA launch rockets safely with the help from water. That water gets turned into our favorite thing ever, Steam!
When boosters are firing, the sound suppression system is activated and the rainbirds flood the launchpad (with 300,000 gallons of water!) to counteract the acoustical energy and reflective pressure.
As the rocket launches, it creates a giant plume of white steam, which was the water that evaporated under the intense heat of the rocket fuel.
Watch the video to learn more and see a super cool rocket launch at the end!
Key terms:
Acoustical energy
Reflective pressure
Sound suppression water system
Steam
Heat by fuel
Rainbirds
Launchpad
NASA launch
Rocket
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When boosters are firing, the sound suppression system is activated and the rainbirds flood the launchpad (with 300,000 gallons of water!) to counteract the acoustical energy and reflective pressure.
As the rocket launches, it creates a giant plume of white steam, which was the water that evaporated under the intense heat of the rocket fuel.
Watch the video to learn more and see a super cool rocket launch at the end!
Key terms:
Acoustical energy
Reflective pressure
Sound suppression water system
Steam
Heat by fuel
Rainbirds
Launchpad
NASA launch
Rocket
Have any steamy questions for Brent? Email us at steamculture@wareinc.com. Subscribe to our channel and join us next Friday for the latest on Steam Culture.
Remember the value of your boiler system, maintain it properly and save cost in the future.
502-968-2211 - Need a Boiler Rental? We offer nationwide boiler rental. Get a quote within an hour!
4steamware.com - Purchase clever, steam industry themed t-shirts. All proceeds go to Kosair Charities.
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/wareboilers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WareInc
Twitter: twitter.com/wareinc
Website: www.wareinc.com
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Wareinc
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