文档介绍：Cryogenics 38 (1998) 125–130
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Cryotanks in future vehicles
R. Heydenreich
Analysis Department, MAN Technologie AG, D-85757 Karlsfeld, Germany
Received 4 September 1996; revised 7 July 1997
Cryogenic storage of liquid hydrogen and oxygen is a need in future transportation
systems. Therefore, MAN Technologie is studying various concepts for cryogenic tanks
made of carbon reinforced plastics (CFRP) material. For space application the demand
of a CFRP cryotank derives from the mechanical loads bination with the thermal
environment. Mass saving has priority for single stage launchers. In order to separate
the influence plex requirements on the ponents test samples are pro-
posed with the help of scaling factors. For future aircraft the need for replacement of
kerosene is growing. Due to the storage conditions the insulation requirement is very
stringent. For ground traffic there are relatively small and cheap tanks to be produced
in future. An overview on all these applications is given. The advantage posite
in relation to metallic tanks is maximum for use in spacecraft. 1998 Elsevier Science
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Keywords: cryotank; composite; spacecraft; aircraft; ground transport
Cryogenic storage of liquid propellant