Trade Study Results for a Second-Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle Composite Hydrogen Tank

Robinson, Michael J.; Johnson, Scott E.; Eichinger, J.; Hand, Michael J.; Sorensen, E. M.

doi:10.2514/6.2004-1932

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“…The tank passed the ground and flight tests successfully. It experienced approximately 55 pressure cycles throughout the ground and flight test program, demonstrated the acceptability of composite liquid hydrogen tank for future launch vehicle [7,8].…”

Section: Dc-xa Composite Lh2 Cryotankmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Application of Carbon Fiber Composites in Cryotank

Zheng¹,

Zeng²,

Zhang³

et al. 2018

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To meet the design goal for lightweighting the next-generation launch vehicles, carbon fiber reinforced polymeric-based composites are being explored for cryogenic fuel tank applications. The applications of carbon fiber composites in liquid hydrogen (LH2) and liquid oxygen (LOX) fuel tanks were introduced in this chapter. The materials, processing, and design of DC-XA LH2 tank, X-33 LH2 tank, SLI LH2 tank, and CCTD Program tank were discussed. Lockheed Martin LOX tank and Space X LOX tank were introduced. Technology development, materials development, and development trend of cryogenic fuel tanks were discussed. Thin-ply hybrid laminates and out-of-autoclave tanks are projected for future space missions.

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Section: Dc-xa Composite Lh2 Cryotankmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Application of Carbon Fiber Composites in Cryotank

Zheng¹,

Zeng²,

Zhang³

et al. 2018

Solidification

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“…Vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) is a relatively low-cost, out-of-autoclave composite structure manufacturing method that has been considered or used for a variety of aerospace systems and components [7][8][9]. VARTM typically results in composite components that are heavier than standard autoclave-cured components due to the lower compaction pressure.…”

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Out-of-Autoclave Composite Fairing Design, Fabrication, and Test

Lane¹,

Higgins

Biskner³

et al. 2011

Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering

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This paper documents a recent R&D effort conducted by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, to assess the feasibility of fabricating large composite launch vehicle fairings without the use of autoclaves. Two composite manufacturing approaches were demonstrated: vacuum-bag compaction with oven cure and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding with oven cure. For this project, a 2.8-m diameter fairing was developed for the Minotaur IV launch system. The prototype fairing was instrumented and tested up to qualification test loads. No damage or permanent deformations were observed. Measured strain and displacement data were compared to model predictions: trends and amplitudes were generally in agreement.

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“…A wide application of composite materials is one of the major technical challenges for the structural weight reduction of the future expendable and reusable space launch vehicles (ELV/RLV) 1) . Propellant tanks are the dominating structural components of the launch vehicles, and thus, the application of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) to the propellant tanks is one of the most promising technologies for achieving the goal of weight reduction.…”

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Evaluation of Gas Permeability of CFRP Laminates under Cyclic Loadings

Yokozeki

Kuroda

Yoshimura

et al. 2010

AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY JAPAN

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This paper describes the experimental assessment of gas permeability of carbon fiber/toughened epoxy laminates under cyclic loadings as a fundamental research for the development of composite cryogenic propellant tank for reusable space transportation system. A thin-ply technique, which may contribute to the enhancement of damage resistance of CFRP laminates, is introduced herein, and the damage accumulation behaviors and gas permeability are compared between thin-ply laminates and standard laminates subjected to cyclic tension and impact.

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Trade Study Results for a Second-Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle Composite Hydrogen Tank

Cited by 16 publications

References 2 publications

The Application of Carbon Fiber Composites in Cryotank

The Application of Carbon Fiber Composites in Cryotank

Out-of-Autoclave Composite Fairing Design, Fabrication, and Test

Evaluation of Gas Permeability of CFRP Laminates under Cyclic Loadings

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