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Design Factors for Applying Cryogen Storage and Delivery Technology to Solar Thermal PropulsionThermodynamic Vent System (TVS) and Multilayer Insulation (MLI) technology, originally developed for long term storage of cryogen propellants in microgravity, is ideally suited for propellant storage and delivery systems for solar thermal propulsion. With this technology the heat-induced pressure rise in the tank provides the propellant delivery pressure without the need for an auxiliary pressurant system, and propellant delivery is used to remove the excess heat to control tank pressure. The factors to consider in designing such a balanced system, are presented. An example of a minimum system design is presented along with examples of laboratory-tested hardware.
Document ID
19970010503
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Millis, Marc G. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 10, 1996
Subject Category
Physics (General)
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:107379
E-10567
NASA-TM-107379
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Technology and Applications International Forum
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States
Start Date: January 26, 1997
End Date: January 30, 1997
Sponsors: Defense Special Weapons Agency, NASA Headquarters, Department of Energy, Air Force Joint Technology Applications Office
Accession Number
97N15709
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 233-1A-BY
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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