This paper builds on a series of analytical literature models used to predict thermal stratification within rocket propellant tanks. The primary contribution to the literature is to add the effect of tank rotation and to demonstrate the influence of rotation on stratification times and temperatures. This work also looks levels of thermal stratification for generic propellant tanks (cylindrical shapes) over a parametric range of upper-stage coast times, heating levels, rotation rates, and gravity levels.


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    Title :

    An Improved Model of Cryogenic Propellant Stratification in a Rotating, Reduced Gravity Environment


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    NASA Thermal and Fluids Analysis Workshop (TFAWS) Conference ; 2007 ; Cleveland, OH, United States


    Publication date :

    2007-09-10


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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    Cryogenic Propellant Stratification in a Rotating and Reduced Gravity Environment

    Kirk, Daniel / Oliveira, Justin / Schallhorn, Paul | AIAA | 2007


    Cryogenic Propellant Stratification in a Rotating and Reduced Gravity Environment AIAA Paper

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    Cryogenic Propellant Stratification in a Rotating and Reduced Gravity Environment AIAA Paper

    Oliveira, J. / Kirk, D. / Schallhorn, P. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2007