Test Facility Operations
Since 1971, NASA has entrusted Teledyne Brown Engineering with the operation and maintenance of propellants and pressurants services at Marshall Space Flight Center. Calibration services were added in 1997.
- We provide the management, personnel, equipment, and materials to operate and maintain the propellant and pressurants generating, storage, and distribution systems at MSFC.
- This support requires knowledge of cryogenics, high-pressure distribution and metering systems, and hazardous materials in support of MSFC's mission as a propulsion center for NASA.
- Tasks include engineering and planning, operations and maintenance, component refurbishment, pressure system certification, and data archiving covering over 5,000 mechanical components and 25,000 instruments.
- Extensive non-destructive test and evaluation skills are employed in performing visual examinations; ultrasonic, mag-particle, and dye-penetrate inspection; radiographic evaluation; and acoustic emission testing.
- We hold the ASME Code certifications that are required for pressure vessel work. Rigorous quality assurance and safety protocols are followed on all work activities.
In supplying these services, Teledyne Brown has become a safety leader at MSFC, having performed in a hazardous environment for over 15 years without a lost-time accident. This outstanding experience and expertise is available for similar activities at other test facilities.
For additional information, contact
Mitchell L. Britt
Director, Propellants, Pressurants,
and Calibration (PP&C)
mitch.britt@tbe.com
256-544-9478