NASA NTRS · 19810044596
Characterization of superfluid helium transfer
Abstract
The friction factor and steady state flow rate of superfluid helium (He II) are measured, with the driving pressure difference generated by the saturated vapor pressure and a small hydrostatic pressure head. The temperature ranged from 1.5 K to the transition temperature of 2.17 K. Three different lengths and two different internal diameters were used for the stainless steel transfer tubes, and the transfer of liquid helium (He I) was investigated with the same apparatus for comparison. It was found that the friction factor of He II is greater than that of He I for pressure differences greater than 20 mm Hg, and smaller below that magnitude.
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Yang, L. C., Petrac, D., Elleman, D. D., Saffren, M. M.. 1981-04-01. Characterization of superfluid helium transfer. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810044596
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