Sintered plug flow modulation of a vapor-liquid phase separator for a helium II vesselPresented is a system for modulation of a superfluid (helium II) flow in a vapor-liquid phase separator, for use in cryogenic storage tanks in future space missions. The system consists of a semicircular mechanically operated shutter, downstream of the separator plug, rotated at 0.1 rpm to control the operational surface area of the separator. The mass flow rate was varied from 10 to 22 mg/s. Pressure gradients across the plug are also discussed.
Document ID
19850044365
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Frederking, T. H. K. (California Univ. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Chuang, C. (California Univ. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Kamioka, Y. (California Univ. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Lee, J. M. (California Univ. Los Angeles, CA, United States)
Yuan, S. W. K. (California, University Los Angeles, CA, United States)