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K-Site's control and data systems are located in a separate, remote building and electrical control systems include explosion-proof hardware.

C-1991-7456: Hydrogen slush rig at K-Site C-1991-7453: Technicians in front of the test chamber at the CTC
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Overview

  • Designed and constructed to handle LH2 experiments safely
  • 1200 ft LH2 exclusion zone
  • Remotely located test control building
  • 25-ft dia spherical space-environment test chamber certified for LH2 testing
  • Capable of vacuum to 5x10-7 torr
  • Removable cryogenic cold wall with LH2 or LN2 capability
  • Equipped with hydraulic shaker system for LH2 tank slosh testing inside of chamber
  • Designed for development and certification of flight weight cryogenic fuel tanks and insulation systems, cryogenic valves, pumps, and actuators
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Cryogenic Propellant Tank Facility (K-Site)
Test development of advanced cryogenic fuel tanks and insulation systems.
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Last Updated: January 24, 2007