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	+ GRC Home + GRC Facilities Home The Heated Tube Facility simulates high heat flux conditions by passing electric current through single tubes of various lengths and geometries while cooling tubes with desired propellants.		The Heated Tube Facility at NASA GRC investigates cooling issues by simulating conditions characteristic of rocket engine thrust chambers and high speed airbreathing propulsion systems. The facility simulates high heat flux conditions by passing electric current through single tubes of various lengths and geometries while cooling tubes with desired propellants. Aero and space programs supported at the facility include high aspect ratio cooling channels, Rocketdyne/Atlas engine upgrades, Air Force HyTech program, Shuttle OMS engine upgrades, and 3rd Generation RLV. In addition, high temperature, high heat flux experiments and analysis, and fluid and thermal analysis tests have also been conducted. The facility also has conducted tests for material compatibility analysis and coking analysis.   + Read more about our capabilities... Engine Research Building A large complex with 60 test rigs supporting engine research and development. + View the fact sheet (PDF) Engine Components Research Laboratory Full-scale engine testing for advanced concepts + View the fact sheet (PDF) Combustor Facilities at NASA Glenn Review the seven combustor test rigs at NASA Glenn + View the fact sheet (PDF)
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