Design and Development of Storable Propellant Tanks
Abstract
The report describes the results of a program to design, evaluate and deliver full scale, flight-weight positive expulsion propellant tank systems for inclusion in the storability program. The cylindrical design is comprised of a maraging steel (250 grade) outer shell inside of which is installed an all- aluminum rolling diaphragm positive expulsion system. All materials of construction are compatible with N2O4 for long term storage. A test phase was conducted, consisting of a successful hot gas expulsion test to demonstrate the design under operational environments, followed by fabrication and delivery of units for inclusion in the storability program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0854131
Entities
People
- Thomas J. O'grady