Progress in research on composite cryogenic propellant tank for large aerospace vehicles

Ni Liu; Bin Ma; Feng Liu; Wenxuan Huang; Baosheng Xu; Lijie Qu; Yazheng Yang

doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2021.106297

Progress in research on composite cryogenic propellant tank for large aerospace vehicles

Ni Liu
, Bin Ma
, Feng Liu
, Wenxuan Huang
, Baosheng Xu^*
, Lijie Qu
, Yazheng Yang

^*Corresponding author for this work

Institute of Advanced Structure Technology

Beijing Institute of Technology
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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Abstract

Compared with traditional metal tanks, prototype linerless composite cryogenic propellant tanks can achieve weight reductions up to 20%–40%. This prototype has recently become the trend in developing lightweight space vehicles. Moreover, this prototype promotes the research and development of new generations of inexpensive, high-capacity and recoverable space vehicles. In this review, the progress in research on composite cryogenic storage tanks by various space agencies is systematically analysed. Several key issues, including liquid oxygen compatibility and cryogenic mechanical and antileakage properties, in the process of manufacturing composite cryogenic tanks are summarised. Various solutions to these technical difficulties are briefly discussed. Finally, the directions that the development of composite cryogenic propellant tanks may take are explored.

Original language	English
Article number	106297
Journal	Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Volume	143
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2021.106297
Publication status	Published - Apr 2021

Keywords

Anti-leakage
Composite cryogenic propellant tank
Cryogenic mechanical properties
Liquid oxygen compatibility

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