Applicability of CFRP materials to the cryogenic propellant tank for reusable launch vehicle (RLV)

Morino, Yonezo; Shimoda, Takayuki; Morimoto, Tetsuya; Ishikawa, Takashi; Aoki, Takahira

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“…Giesy [12] described the variation of the laminate strength with temperatures from 2 269 to 23 8C and found a slight increase in tension and a small decrease in compression at low temperature as compared with those at room temperature, while Schutz [13] observed an increase in both tensile and compressive strengths. Morino et al [14] and Aoki et al [15] analyzed the interlaminar fracture process and showed that matrix cracking is the main problem when CFRPs are considered for cryogenic applications.…”

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The effect of low temperatures on the intermediate and high velocity impact response of CFRPs

López-Puente¹,

Zaera²,

Navarro³

2002

Composites Part B: Engineering

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The influence of low temperature on the damage produced on CFRPs by intermediate and high velocity impacts is analyzed. Spherical projectiles were launched against different carbon fiber/epoxy laminates (tape and woven). Experimental tests were done at temperatures ranging from 25 to 2 150 8C. The extension of the damage was measured by C-Scan. Results show a clear dependence of damage on temperature, impact velocity and the type of the laminate. q

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The effect of low temperatures on the intermediate and high velocity impact response of CFRPs

López-Puente¹,

Zaera²,

Navarro³

2002

Composites Part B: Engineering

104

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“…The resin of the COPV is generally the ethoxyline resin that has many merits including of good mechanical property, strong adhesion, ease solidification etc, but its plasticity and toughness will decrease with the descending of the ambient temperature, so mainly is used for normal conditions [2][3][4][5] . For satisfying the application needs of low temperature conditions for example liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, many countries are developing the cryogenic COPV, and many related key techniques have been solved [6][7] . At the present time, the cryogenic COPV has some practical applications.…”

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Finite Element Analyses and Experimental Study about Normal and Low Temperature Properties of Cryogenic COPV

Wang¹,

Liao²,

Situ³

et al. 2016

Proceedings of the 4th 2016 International Conference on Material Science and Engineering (ICMSE 2016)

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Abstract. Based on the ANSYS software, a finite element model using for analyzing the properties of the developed cryogenic composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV) is established. The stress and strain conditions under the operational pressure were analyzed including of the overwrapped fibrous layer and the metal inside lining, which were used to respectively explain the properties under the normal temperature and the low temperature. The differences between the normal temperature properties and the low temperature properties were also clarified. Simultaneously, the weakness of the cryogenic COPV was identified. A test apparatus applying for the experimental studies of the developed cryogenic COPV was build, the pressure-circulation experiments under the normal temperature and the temperature of liquid nitrogen were respectively carried out, and the actual service requirements of the developed cryogenic COPV were tested. InstructionsThe composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV) is manufactured by enwinding high strength fibers on metal or non-metal inside linings, and have many merits including of light weight, good rigidity, high reliability, long service time, good fatigue resistance etc. The COPV have been comprehensively applied for the aviation, space and other industries [1] . The resin of the COPV is generally the ethoxyline resin that has many merits including of good mechanical property, strong adhesion, ease solidification etc, but its plasticity and toughness will decrease with the descending of the ambient temperature, so mainly is used for normal conditions [2][3][4][5] . For satisfying the application needs of low temperature conditions for example liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, many countries are developing the cryogenic COPV, and many related key techniques have been solved [6][7] . At the present time, the cryogenic COPV has some practical applications. The working performances of the cryogenic COPV should be clarified, which is the basic requirement of its development and applications. Using the finite element method, the normal and low temperature properties of the developed cryogenic COPV were analyzed in this paper, and were tested by the practical working conditions. Structure of Cryogenic COPVThe developed cryogenic COPV is constituted by the metal inside lining and the strengthen structure of fiber winding layer, and its volume is 56L and its picture is shown in Fig. 1. The metal inside lining composes of the cylindrical section, spheroidicity end plate, field joint and porting joint etc. The fiber winding layer is fabricated by the resin base and the strengthen fiber. Simulation Analyses Finite Element ModelBased on the ANSYS software, the finite element analysis of the 56L cryogenic COPV is performed. According to the structure and load characteristics, the 1/8 finite element model is developed, as

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“…More than two decades have passed since the launch of research and development of a cryogenic propellant tank made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic composites (CFRP) designed to achieve weight reduction of a future space transportation system in the US, Europe, and Japan [1][2][3][4][5]. However, full-fledged application of cryogenic composite tanks has not been realized not only because of the basic design management of a space transportation system, but also because of the immature technological development of the cryogenic composite tank.…”

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Titanium alloy foil-inserted carbon fiber/epoxy composites for cryogenic propellant tank application

Ogasawara¹,

Arai²,

Fukumoto³

et al. 2013

Advanced Composite Materials

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Applicability of CFRP materials to the cryogenic propellant tank for reusable launch vehicle (RLV)

Cited by 26 publications

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The effect of low temperatures on the intermediate and high velocity impact response of CFRPs

The effect of low temperatures on the intermediate and high velocity impact response of CFRPs

Finite Element Analyses and Experimental Study about Normal and Low Temperature Properties of Cryogenic COPV

Titanium alloy foil-inserted carbon fiber/epoxy composites for cryogenic propellant tank application

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