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propellant stratification


The phenomenon of uneven temperature, density and pressure distribution in a propellant. Propellant stratification increases tank pressure, which necessitates extra venting or releasing of gaseous propellant. Since stratification implies layering, this popularly accepted term is a misnomer.


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