NASA NTRS · 19730016198
Internal insulation system development
Abstract
The development of an internal insulation system for cryogenic liquids is described. The insulation system is based on a gas layer concept in which capillary or surface tension effects are used to maintain a stable gas layer within a cellular core structure between the tank wall and the contained cryogen. In this work, a 1.8 meter diameter tank was insulated and tested with liquid hydrogen. Ability to withstand cycling of the aluminum tank wall to 450 K was a design and test condition.
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Gille, J. P.. 1973-05-01. Internal insulation system development. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730016198
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