Sloshing of Cryogenic Liquids in a Cylindrical Tank under normal Gravity Conditions

by Tim Arndt

Particularly in the upper stage development of rockets (launchers), gravity dominated fluid motion in upper stage tanks (sloshing) during flight represents an undesired dynamic effect. On the one hand the sloshing forces lead to disturbances, which have to be compensated by the reaction control system. On the other hand, when cryogenic fluids are considered, the fluctuations in tank pressure may be critical under some circumstances compromising the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3954041243
• ISBN13: 9783954041244
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Cuvillier
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.3"