37-Inch Cryogenic Demonstration Tank

Abstract

This paper presents the design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of a 940 mm (37-inch) diameter by 1,118 mm (44-inch) long cryogenic demonstration tank that was developed and manufactured under a contract for SRS Technologies of Huntsville, Alabama. The objective of this program was to develop a lightweight, high stiffness, composite cryogenic tank to store liquid hydrogen for solar thermal propulsion motors. The unique feature of the composite tank is the ultra-thin aluminum liner. The design features, analysis methods, fabrication, and testing of the tank are presented. Design features include the liner, composite tank, polar boss and end closures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 2000
Accession Number
ADA397863

Entities

People

  • D. J. Son
  • D. M. Lester
  • M. J. Warner

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Demonstrations
  • Elements
  • Fabrication
  • Laminates
  • Liquid Hydrogen
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Military Research
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Shock Tests
  • Solar Propulsion
  • Thermal Propulsion Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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