Encapsulant and back pressure provide double protection. Cable-feedthrough tube between ambient air and interior of vessel containing liquid oxygen protects external instrumentation and cable from oxygen. Cable in tube surrounded by potting compound. Provides flow of gaseous nitrogen to dilute oxidant and makes it harmless in case of leakage through crack in potting compound.
Cable Feedthrough Between Liquid Oxygen And Ambient
NASA Tech Briefs ; 16 , 3
1992-03-01
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