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Internal capillary insulation for cryogenic tanksCapillary-type insulation was devised for installation on inside of liquid methane fuel tanks for future aircraft. Insulation consists of honeycomb core of fiberglass cloth impregnated with polyimide resin which is bonded onto metal tank wall using polyimide adhesive. Capillary holes in each honeycomb cell admit methane which provides static pressure in cell.
Document ID
19720000625
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Mcgrew, J. L. (Martin Marietta Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1972
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
LEW-11234
Report Number: LEW-11234
Accession Number
72B10626
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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