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Presented by: Lori Arnett | Facility Manager for Extreme Environments | NASA Glenn Research Center | [email protected] | (216) 433-2947
NASA Glenn Research Center Extreme Environments Test Facility Creek Road Cryogenic Complex (CRCC)
Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility (SMiRF)60L5)�LV�D�KLJKO\�FRQÀJXUDEOH�WHVW�cell providing the ability to simulate
space, high altitude, and launch
pressure environments, used to
investigate propellant�WDQN�RXWÁRZ��cryogenic transfer�� DQG� FKLOOGRZQ��conduct calorimetry tests on
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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The Creek Road Cryogenic Complex� LV� D�ZRUOG� FODVV� FU\RJHQLF� WHVW� IDFLOLW\� FDSDEOH� RI�VLPXODWLQJ�DQ\�WKHUPRG\QDPLF�FRQGLWLRQ�ZLWKLQ�DQ\�RI�WKH�WKUHH�SULPDU\�7LWDQ�ODNHV��3XQJD��Ligeia, and Kraken Mare) or other extreme environments.
Facility Overview1$6$� *5&� KDV� KDG� D� ORQJ�� ULFK� KLVWRU\� LQ� KDQGOLQJ� KD]DUGRXV� FU\RJHQV�� &5&&� ZDV�constructed�LQ������DQG�KDV�WZR�WHVW�FHOOV��D�WHVW�EHG�FDSDEOH�RI�WHVWLQJ�FU\RJHQLFDOO\�FRROHG�super conducting electric motor/generators, and a build-up shop. The facilities enable
ORZ�FRVW�� VPDOO�VFDOH� WHVWV� WR� HYDOXDWH� FU\RJHQLF� ÁXLGV� PDQDJHPHQW� PHWKRGRORJ\�� WHVW�components and subsystems, and perform long-term cryogenic storage tests all in extreme
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is high – build-up and testing can occur at the same time. The test cells have independent
GDWD�DQG�FRQWURO�V\VWHPV�DQG�FDQ�EH�RSHUDWHG�VLPXOWDQHRXVO\��6DIHW\�LV�KDQGOHG�ZLWK�UHPRWH�operation, roll-up doors, explosion proof equipment, gas detection, and exclusion zones
based on appropriate quantity-distance calculations. Both test cells have separate oxygen &
ÁDPPDEOH� SURSHOODQW� V\VWHPV�� 7KH� WHVW� FHOOV� DUH� FDSDEOH� RI� VXE�FRROLQJ� RU� FRQGLWLRQLQJ�cryogens and have Residual Gas Analyzers for measuring vacuum constituents.
Cryogenic Components Lab (CCL-7)CCL-7 is a smaller version of
60L5)� ZLWK� VLPLODU� FDSDELOLWLHV��,W�LV�D�KLJKO\�FRQÀJXUDEOH�WHVW�FHOO�providing the ability to simulate
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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Methane Lunar Surface Thermal Control (MLSTC) experiment (2009-2010)7KH�SXUSRVH�RI�WKH�WHVW�VHULHV�ZDV�WR�GHWHUPLQH�WKH�SHUIRUPDQFH�RI�a multi-layer insulation system for a high pressure LCH
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
WKLFN�ZDOOHG� VWDLQOHVV� VWHHO� �66�� ����� P�(4') diameter, 0.875 m3 volume tank to
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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SUHFLVH�WDQN�ZDOO� temperature control and
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
WKH� GLIIHUHQWLDO� SUHVVXUH� ZKLFK� RYHUFRPHV� WKH�surface tension force, is the primary parameter for
gauging performance of a LAD. Three different pressurant gases
ZHUH� EXEEOHG� WKURXJK� WKH� VFUHHQ�� LQFOXGLQJ� JDVHRXV� KHOLXP��nitrogen, and methane. While the tank is rated to 3.45 MPa,
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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