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Filament wound composite thermal isolator structures for cryogenic dewars and instruments

Conference · · Am. Soc. Test. Mater., Spec. Tech. Publ.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6312396
Studies showing high tensile strength, low thermal conductivity, and adequate fatigue strength capabiliies in conjunction with low resin outgassing properties of S-90 fiber glass with SCI REZ 080 and 081 epoxy resins has resulted in use of filament wound tension straps, struts, and conical shells as thermal isolators in several high-performance cryogenic applications. These thermal isolator structures and their use in the following cryogenic systems are discussed in this paper: hydrogen and oxygen dewars for space shuttle, helium tank for the infra-red astronomy satellite, spacecraft refrigerators, and infrared telescope. Mechanical and thermo-physical properties of the composite laminates are presented.
Research Organization:
Struct Compos Ind Inc, Azusa, CA, USA
OSTI ID:
6312396
Report Number(s):
CONF-8011179-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Am. Soc. Test. Mater., Spec. Tech. Publ.; (United States)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English