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Design factors for applying cryogen storage and delivery technology to solar thermal propulsion

Author(s) -

Marc G. Millis

Publication year - 1997

Publication title -

space technology and applications international forum (staif - 97)

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Conference proceedings

DOI - 10.1063/1.52040

Subject(s) - propellant , propulsion , aerospace engineering , nuclear engineering , mechanical engineering , thermal , thermal insulation , thermal energy storage , pressure control , materials science , environmental science , engineering , thermodynamics , physics , nanotechnology , layer (electronics)

Thermodynamic 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.

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