17. 24. Finding An 11.1-amp spike in fuel cell 3 current and a momentary
1.2-volt decrease were measured in ac bus 2 at 55:53:23.
Determinations
- (1) A short circuit occurred in the circuits of the fans in oxygen tank no. 2
which resulted in either blown fuses or opened wiring, and one fan ceased to function.
- (2) The short circuit probably dissipated an energy in excess of 10 joules which,
as shown in subsequent tests, is more than sufficient to ignite Teflon wire insulation
by means of an electric arc.
Example from the rapportExample from the report
24. Finding An 11.1-amp spike in fuel cell 3 current and a momentary
1.2-volt decrease were measured in ac bus 2 at 55:53:23.
Determinations
- (1) A short circuit occurred in the circuits of the fans in oxygen tank no. 2
which resulted in either blown fuses or opened wiring, and one fan ceased to function.
- (2) The short circuit probably dissipated an energy in excess of 10 joules which,
as shown in subsequent tests, is more than sufficient to ignite Teflon wire insulation
by means of an electric arc.
18. Very precise and technical
See it all at :
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/apollo_13_review_board.txt
19. After Apollo XIII?
• New space programs
• A source of inspiration in litterature or cinema
• An example of the mistakes or infiabilities in case of
accident
