NASA NTRS · 19920071514
Cryogenic propellant prestart conditioning for NLS
Abstract
An overview is presented of a candidate National Launch System (NLS) passive cryogenic propellant prestart conditioning system that offers a stable propellant thermal environment and minimum system complexity. A 2D, multinode model utilizing real fluid properties was developed. This model predicts flow recirculation due to thermal gradients by assuming vertical cold and warm opposing flow streams produced by density differential.
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Gaynor, T. L., Merlin, M. V., Gautney, T. T.. 1992-07-01. Cryogenic propellant prestart conditioning for NLS. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920071514
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