Location
Cocoa Beach
Start Date
7-12-2012 1:45 PM
Description
NASA has developed a family of thermal test cryostats at the Cryogenics Test Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The lab is a one-of-a-kind capability for research, development, and application of cross-cutting technologies to meet the needs of aerospace and other industry, government, and research institutions. Provided are experimental testing, prototype construction, engineering evaluation, and practical problem-solving for technology development with government and commercial partners worldwide. Technology focus areas include thermal insulation systems, cryogenic components, propellant process systems, and low-temperature applications. Our overall objective is to develop materials, produce new technology, and promote engineering for energy-efficient storage, transfer, and use of cryogens and cryogenic propellants on Earth and in space. Qinetiq North America recently licensed one of the cryostat patents for manufacturing and selling these units to industry. Based on the family of cryostat instruments, we will discuss the future of sub-ambient temperature thermal conductivity measurement and market application trends. Through task groups under ASTM International, these cryostat instruments are a key part of the development of technical standards for cryogenic insulation materials, systems, and test methods. We will also emphasize that cryogenic boil-off calorimetry is not just for cryogenic work but can be a cost-effective, better solution for a wide range of sub-ambient work (refrigeration, food, medical, transportation, buildings, etc.).
Laying Out the Future of Cryogenics
Cocoa Beach
NASA has developed a family of thermal test cryostats at the Cryogenics Test Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The lab is a one-of-a-kind capability for research, development, and application of cross-cutting technologies to meet the needs of aerospace and other industry, government, and research institutions. Provided are experimental testing, prototype construction, engineering evaluation, and practical problem-solving for technology development with government and commercial partners worldwide. Technology focus areas include thermal insulation systems, cryogenic components, propellant process systems, and low-temperature applications. Our overall objective is to develop materials, produce new technology, and promote engineering for energy-efficient storage, transfer, and use of cryogens and cryogenic propellants on Earth and in space. Qinetiq North America recently licensed one of the cryostat patents for manufacturing and selling these units to industry. Based on the family of cryostat instruments, we will discuss the future of sub-ambient temperature thermal conductivity measurement and market application trends. Through task groups under ASTM International, these cryostat instruments are a key part of the development of technical standards for cryogenic insulation materials, systems, and test methods. We will also emphasize that cryogenic boil-off calorimetry is not just for cryogenic work but can be a cost-effective, better solution for a wide range of sub-ambient work (refrigeration, food, medical, transportation, buildings, etc.).
