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Partial walk-around of the steam generator.

Picture 2 of 3.

Hydrogen peroxide from the peroxide tank was admitted to the steam generator through the variable control valve, where the peroxide decomposed in a catalyst bed to produce steam to spin the turbine, which in turn powered the turbopumps.

 
Steam generator on A-7 Engine ("As Removed") at Air Zoo
Time picture taken Mon Aug 5 13:28:28 2013
Location picture taken East Campus
Air Zoo
Portage, MI
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