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Cryogenic storage systems in space applications.

Author(s) : COLAPRETE S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Cryogenic gas storage systems have been developed for the storage of liquid oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen used in environmental control systems (breathing atmosphere, control cabin pressurization) and in fuel cells. Subcritical storage has been choosen. The high density of the cryogen and the low storage pressure result in smaller container sizes, lower container strength requirement levels and lower tankage weights than when high pressure gas storage systems are used. Cryogenic systems have been used effectively as standard equipments on the Gemini, Appollo and Space Shuttle Orbiter "Columbia" spacecraft programs. The caracteristics of each cryogenic gas storage system are given. J.V.

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  • Original title: Cryogenic storage systems in space applications.
  • Record ID : 1994-1380
  • Languages: English
  • Source: CryoGas International - vol. 31 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1993/06
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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