Enhanced Cryogen Transfer via a TVS Augmented Injector (CryoTI)

Completed TRL 5 (started at 4, targeting 5)

Description

Enhance the process of cryogenic propellant tank-to-tank transfer by utilizing a 3-D printed spray injector augmented with a Thermodynamic Vent System (TVS).

Benefits

Simplify the Concept of Operations associated with the transfer. Potential savings in propellant mass required to prechill hardware.

Details

Technology area	Propulsion Systems > Electric Space Propulsion > Integrated Systems and Ancillary Technologies
Program	Game Changing Development (GCD)
Lead organization	Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
Start date	2019-10-01
End date	2022-09-30

Project contacts

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Jonathan R Stephens — jonathan.r.stephens@nasa.gov

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