| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507963 | Cryogenics | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A number of technological advances required to store and maintain normal-boiling-point and densified cryogenic liquids, including liquid hydrogen, under zero boil-off conditions in-space, for long periods of time, have been developed. These technologies include (1) thermally optimized compact cryogen storage systems that reduce environmental heat leak to the lowest-temperature cryogen, which minimizes cryocooler size and input power, and (2) actively-cooled shields that surround the storage systems and intercept heat leak. The processes and tools used to develop these technologies are discussed. A zero boil-off liquid hydrogen storage system technology demonstrator for validating the actively-cooled shield technology is presented.
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Authors
Mark S. Haberbusch, Chinh T. Nguyen, Robert J. Stochl, Terry Y. Hui,