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Presented by: Lori Arnett | Facility Manager for Extreme Environments | NASA Glenn Research Center | Lori.Arnett@nasa.gov | (216) 433-2947

NASA Glenn Research Center Extreme Environments Test Facility Creek Road Cryogenic Complex (CRCC)

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space, high altitude, and launch

pressure environments, used to

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prototype insulation systems, and

handle hazardous cryogenic

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CapabilitiesCryogenic Test Fluids: LHe, LH2, LN2, LAr, LO2, LCH4 or other as requiredGases: He, H2, N2, Ar, O2, CH4 or other as requiredVacuum Environment: Continuous: 5 x 10-6�UPSS��"TDFOU�1SPmMF������UP���Y���-2 torr in 2 minutesThermal Environment Shroud: 110K to 390K (-260F to 240F) QSPHSBNNBCMF�UP�TJNVMBUF�EJVSOBM DZDMFTTest Article Size (width x height): W/Shroud: 44" x 65"�����N�Y�����N �8�PVU�4ISPVE����" x 101" (1.8 m x 2.3 m)Data System:

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is high – build-up and testing can occur at the same time. The test cells have independent

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based on appropriate quantity-distance calculations. Both test cells have separate oxygen &

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space, conduct highly accurate

calorimetry tests (20K to 90K or

-423F to -297F) on prototype

insulation systems, and handle

hazardous cryogenic� ÁDPPDEOH�ÁXLGV� ZLWKRXW� FRPSURPLVLQJ� RQ�personal safety.

CapabilitiesCryogenic Test Fluids: LHe, LH2, LN2, LAr, LO2, LCH4 or other as requiredGases: He, H2, N2, Ar, O2, CH4 or other as requiredVacuum Environment: Continuous: 1 x 10-6 torrTest Article Size (width x height): ��ý�Y���ý������N�Y������NData System:

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4 storage

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conditions for a manned mission to the surface of the Moon and a

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as a function of different simulated mission conditions, including

holding the cryogen on the launch pad, during launch and ascent,

and during hold on the Lunar surface. The

test used a 2.32 MPa (337 psia) rated

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store the LCH4. While this system tested

an externally mounted insulation system,

any component as large as 1.22 m could

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back pressure control on the tank.

High Pressure Liquid Acquisition Device (LAD) Bubble Point Tests (2010-2011)An optically accessible, 3.45 MPa, 15 cm (6')

diameter 33.65 cm (13.25") tall, 0.006 m3 test tank

ZDV�XVHG�WR�WHVW�WKH�SHUIRUPDQFH�RI�D�VPDOO�VFDOH�porous screen for a LAD to be used in a high

pressure propellant tank for acquiring liquid only

in a reduced gravity environment. Bubble point, or

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gauging performance of a LAD. Three different pressurant gases

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tanks to simulate rain.

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Build-up Shop

SMiRF

Cryo Motor

CCL-7

Bottom Flange of CFM Test Tank

LAD screen Silicon Diode

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