The liquid hydrogen option for the subsonic transport - A status reportStudies dealing with the use of liquid hydrogen for fuel in subsonic air transport systems are reviewed. Topics of the studies include the possibility for economical production of hydrogen, the problems associated with the efficient liquefaction of the gas, the development of insulation materials and materials for long-lasting liquid hydrogen fuel tanks, the difficulties related to fueling processes and the installation of liquid hydrogen fuel stations at major air terminals, an assessment of the hazards connected with liquid hydrogen fuels, and the engineering and design problems involved in incorporating liquid hydrogen fuel systems into large subsonic passenger aircraft.
Document ID
19770065967
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Korycinski, P. F. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference