Thin metallic liners that provide leak-free service in cryogenic propulsion systems are overwrapped with a glass-fiber composite that provides strength and protection from handling damage. The resultant tube is lightweight, strong, and has a low thermal flux. The inside commodity flow line and the outside vacuum jacket were fabricated using this method. Several types of vacuum jackets were fabricated and tested at operating temperatures from 294 to 21 K (+70 to minus 423 F) and operating pressure up to 69 N/cm2 (100 psi). The primary objective of the program was to develop vacuum jacket concepts, using previously developed concepts for the inner line. All major program objectives were met resulting in a design concept that is adaptable to a wide range of aerospace vehicle requirements. Major items of development included convolution of thin metallic sections up to 46 cm (18 in.) in diameter, design and fabrication of an extremely lightweight tension membrane concept for the vacuum jacket, and analytical tools that predict the failure mode and levels.


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    Title :

    Vacuum jacketed composite propulsion feedlines for cryogenic launch and space vehicles, volume 1


    Contributors:
    Spond, D. E. (author) / Laintz, D. J. (author) / Hall, C. A. (author) / Dulaigh, D. E. (author)

    Publication date :

    1974-03-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



    Composite propulsion feedlines for cryogenic space vehicles, volume 1

    Hall, C. A. / Laintz, D. J. / Phillips, J. M. | NTRS | 1973


    Composite propulsion feedlines for cryogenic space vehicles, Volume 2: Appendices

    Hall, C. A. / Laintz, D. J. / Phillips, J. M. | NTRS | 1973


    Composite Propulsion Feedlines for Cryogenic Space Vehicles, Volume 1

    C. A. Hall / D. J. Laintz / J. M. Phillips | NTIS | 1973


    Composite Propulsion Feedlines for Cryogenic Space Vehicles, Volume 2: Appendices

    C. A. Hall / D. J. Laintz / J. M. Phillips | NTIS | 1973