Proposed fiber-reinforced liner for graphite/epoxy fuel tank prevents metal-foil leakage barrier from detaching at low temperatures. Consists of epoxy containing fibers of Spectra 1000. Tank holds inner layers of foil, adhesive, and proposed liner. Liner much thinner than shell, adds little weight, and subtracts little volume. Lined composite tank used to hold liquids from room temperature to cryogenic temperatures. Not suitable for oxygen, because organic materials in liner oxidized quickly.
Reinforcing Liner For Composite Cryogenic Tank
NASA Tech Briefs ; 14 , 6
1990-06-01
Miscellaneous
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English
Reusable Cryogenic-Liquid Tank With Replaceable Liner
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