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This portfolio contains multiple cryogenic model development activities, both CFD and Nodal, with the overall goal of developing and validating pre-predictive models against cryogenic experimental data for the following operations: Self-Pressurization, Mixing, Autogenous and GHe Pressurization, Line and Component Chill-down, Tank Chill-down, Tank Fill and Drain, Tank Venting, and Liquefaction. Results from these development activities will be infused into analyses supporting NASA mission applications.
CFM Modeling Portfolio addresses capability gaps for predicting cryogenic fluid behavior in 1-G and microgravity environments for use as design tools for future NASA missions. The CFM data captured during experimental operations greatly influences the ability of using the data to develop CFM models and conduct simulations that accurately and functionally represent the need of future NASA large-scale CFM demonstrations and missions.
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