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X-33 LH2 Tank Failure Investigation FindingsThe X-33 liquid hydrogen tank failure investigation found the following: (1) The inner skin microcracked and hydrogen infiltrated into it; (2) The cracks grew larger under pressure; (3) When pressure was removed, the cracks closed slightly; (4) When the tank was drained and warmed, the cracks closed and blocked the leak path; (5) Foreign object debris (FOD) and debond areas provided an opportunity for a leak path; and (6) There is still hydrogen in the other three lobes today.
Document ID
20010067274
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Niedermeyer, M. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 2001
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of The 4th Conference on Aerospace Materials, Processes, and Environmental Technology
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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