Cryocooler and passive insulation technology advances have substantially improved prospects for zero-boiloff cryogenic storage. Therefore, a cooperative effort by NASA s Ames Research Center, Glenn Research Center, and Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) was implemented to develop zero-boiloff concepts for in-space cryogenic storage. Described herein is one program element - a large-scale, zero-boiloff demonstration using the MSFC multipurpose hydrogen test bed (MHTB). A commercial cryocooler was interfaced with an existing MHTB spray bar mixer and insulation system in a manner that enabled a balance between incoming and extracted thermal energy.


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    Title :

    Large-Scale Demonstration of Liquid Hydrogen Storage with Zero Boiloff for In-Space Applications


    Contributors:
    L. J. Hastings (author) / C. B. Bryant (author) / R. H. Flachbart (author) / K. A. Holt (author) / E. Johnson (author)

    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    96 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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