A COMPARISON OF SUBCOOLED VERSUS LIQUID HYDROGEN REQUIREMENTS.

Abstract

To date the application of subcooled hydrogen has been directed towards specific vehicle systems. The use of hydrogen in its subcooled state, however, should be considered for any system anticipating the need for hydrogen. This report presents information on the desirability of using subcooled or slush hydrogen in a number of general cases. With this information, the system planner can choose those characteristics which suit the vehicle under consideration and can determine whether the primary effort should be directed toward the application of subcooled hydrogen or liquid hydrogen. Ground handling of subcooled hydrogen is considered as well as the on-board considerations. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0483957

Entities

People

  • Charles W. Elrod

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cryogenic Propellants
  • Elements
  • Energetic Materials
  • Group 1 Elements
  • Hydrogen
  • Liquid Hydrogen
  • Liquid Propellants
  • Liquid Rocket Propellants
  • Materials

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.