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The Cryogenic Components Laboratory (CCL) consists of four individual test cells and areas.


C-2004-1198: Construction of the CCL Overview of the construction of the CCL
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  • Designed and constructed for research, development and qualification of cryogenic materials, components and systems
  • CCL systems are highly re-configurable
  • 3000 gallon LOx run tank with delivery pressures up to 250 psig; LOx pumping systems of 50 gpm at 800 psig and 75 gpm at 1500 psig
  • 1300-gallon LH2 run tank with delivery pressures up to 1250 psig ; Actively flared hydrogen venting capable of venting up to 2.0 lbm/sec.
  • 5000 sq. ft. concrete paved area for the installation of packaged densification systems
  • Remote asphalt paved area for the proof testing of high-pressure containment systems. Surrounded by a 225-foot radius clear zone.
  • Liquid hydrogen (28,000 & 13,250-gallons)
  • Liquid oxygen (28,000-gallons)
  • Liquid nitrogen (13,000-gallons)
  • 146,000 scf gaseous hydrogen, 150,000 scf gaseous helium, 528,000 scf gaseous nitrogen at pressures up to 1990 psig
  • 7500 sq. ft. modern control facility remotely located (~1400 feet) from the main test sites. Includes conference and office space, HEPA-filtered clean build-up room and shop areas
  • Full video and audio remote monitoring capabilities
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