NASA NTRS · 19860000244
Estimating Transient Pressure Surges in Cryogenic Systems
Abstract
Potentially-damaging pressure waves anticipated and, therefore, avoided. Mathematical model developed for prediction of pressure behavior in single-and two-phase cryogenic systems. Transient liquid-flow analysis modified to incorporate behavior of vapor bubbles and used to predict maximum pressure in cryogenic transfer systems consisting of complex pipe and valve arrangements under both steady-state and transient conditions. Simulation compared favorably with data obtained during transfer of liquid oxygen from ground storage tanks to Space Shuttle orbiter external tanks. Program written in FORTRAN 77 for batch execution.
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Pfister, P., Gunnerson, F., Hosler, E.. 1986-05-01. Estimating Transient Pressure Surges in Cryogenic Systems. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860000244
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