Marotta Controls, Inc.

www.marotta.com
973.334.7800

Marotta Ireland, Ltd.

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Marotta U.K. Ltd.

www.marotta.co.uk
M u l t i - Fu n c t i o n Va l v e

Marotta’s Multi-Function Valve (MFV) offers many of the high performance

features demanded by Ion and Hall Thruster satellite and spacecraft propul-
sion systems:

• Normally Closed Isolation demonstrated to internal leakage rates less

than 1x10-5 sccs GHe at pressures of 2.5 bar to 207 bar (36 to 3,000
psia) and temperatures from -54 to 93°C (–65 to 200°F)

• Precise, modulating closed loop pressure/flow regulation (pressure,

flow rate or anode current feedback) from 0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F

• Electronically adjustable set-point demonstrated to mass flow turn-

downs greater than 25 to 1 and pressure reductions from 207 bar to 35
millibar (3,000 to 0.5 psia)

The device can also operate as an open/closed 2-way valve.

Key Features

• Normally closed isolation

• Modulation closed loop pressure
• Electronically adjustable set-point
• Reduces the number of Xenon feed system components
• Reduced weight
• Provides both propellant isolation and precise mass flow delivery
• Sensor feedback
• Magnetostrictive material

Marotta’s Multi Function Valve is ideal for Space applications.

Sample Applications:
• Electric Propulsion • Ground Support
• Cold Gas Propulsion • Human Space Flight
• Pressurization Systems • Launch Vehicles
• Thermal Control • Human Space

Revised 3/15/05
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 Marotta Controls, Inc.
www.marotta.com
973.334.7800

Marotta Ireland, Ltd.

www.marotta.ie

Marotta U.K. Ltd.

M u l t i - F u n c t i o n Va l v e www.marotta.co.uk

Va l v e S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

Operating and Test Fluids Inert gas, including Xenon, Krypton, Helium,
Nitrogen

Operating Pressure 36 to 2000 psia

Internal Leakage <1 x 10-5 sccs GHe

External Leakage <1 x 10-6 sccs GHe

Flow Rate 0.02 to >25 mg/sec xenon

Power <10 watts typical

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 80°C (32°F to 176°F)

Internal Leakage Temperature Range -54°C to 90°C (-65°F to 200°F)

Operating Life Cycle >100,000

Weight <318 grams (0.7 lbm)

Random Vibration 23.6 Grms

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