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Thermal Analysis and Optimization of Cryogenic Tanks for Lunar Storage

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Advances in Cryogenic Engineering

Part of the book series: Advances in Cryogenic Engineering ((ACRE,volume 11))

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Exploration of the moon will require hydrogen and oxygen to power roving vehicles and for life support. The long-term storage of these cryogens necessitates low-heat-leak tanks whose design presents a critical technical problem. This paper presents the results of analytical work on the thermal analysis and weight optimization of such tanks.

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  1. The Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington, USA

    J. B. Romero, D. W. Smith & R. E. Dod

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  1. Engineering Research Center, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA

    K. D. Timmerhaus

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Romero, J.B., Smith, D.W., Dod, R.E. (1966). Thermal Analysis and Optimization of Cryogenic Tanks for Lunar Storage. In: Timmerhaus, K.D. (eds) Advances in Cryogenic Engineering. Advances in Cryogenic Engineering, vol 11. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0522-5_26

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