Browsing University of Galway Theses by Subject "Cryogenic"
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Characterisation and testing of carbon fibre PEEK for linerless composite cryogenic storage tanks
(NUI Galway, 2020-05-07)Cryogenic storage tanks, also known ’cryotanks’, are an important component of space launch vehicles. Cryotanks can form an integral part of the overall structure of the launch vehicle and also represent a significant ... -
Damage and permeability in linerless composite cryogenic tanks
(2015-09-29)Carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) are one of the prospective material families being investigated for use in the fuel tanks of future reusable launch vehicles (RLVs). The extreme cryogenic thermo-mechanical loading ...