Report Literature on Liquid / Cryogenic Propellant & Propulsion Systems

The following is the list of reports available at open sources in pdf format. One can download them freely by clicking on 'View PDF File' link under each titles. However, please note that some of the host servers of the resources (such as NASA Report server) may forbid access when tried from a few selected networks.

1.  Propulsion Test Handbook: MSFC and SSC Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 15.6 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: M10-0128

2. Worldwide Space Launch Vehicles and Their Mainstage Liquid Rocket Propulsion Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 3.0 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: SPPT-630-0001

3. Occupational safety considerations with hydrazine fuels Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 288 KB] Publication Year: 1992

4. Hypergolic Propellants: The Handling Hazards and Lessons Learned from Use Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 56.7 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-045R

5. Propulsion System Choices and Their Implications Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 8.8 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-121

6. Propellant Mass Fraction Calculation Methodology for Launch Vehicles and Application to Ares Vehicles Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 6.0 MB] Publication Year: 2009 Report/Patent Number: M09-0721, M09--0770

7. Review of Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid (AKGA) Hydrazine and Monomethylhydrazine (MMH) Neutralizing Compound Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 3.1 MB] Publication Year: 2009 Report/Patent Number: NASA/TM-2009-215913, NESC-RP-08-115/08-00474, L-19748, LF99-9325

8. A Summary of NASA and USAF Hypergolic Propellant Related Spills and Fires Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 36.8 MB] Publication Year: 2009 Report/Patent Number: NASA/TP-2009-214769

9. Safety Standard for Hydrogen and Hydrogen Systems: Guidelines for Hydrogen System Design, Materials Selection, Operations, Storage and Transportation Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 13.9 MB] Publication Year: 1997 Report/Patent Number: NASA-TM-112540, NAS 1.15:112540, NSS-1740.16-Rev

10. Hypergol Systems: Design, Buildup, and Operation Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 9.9 MB] Publication Year: 2006

11. Zero-Boil-Off Liquid Hydrogen Storage Tanks Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 1.2 MB] Publication Year: 2009

12. LOX Tank Helium Removal for Propellant Scavenging Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 4.8 MB] Publication Year: 2009 Report/Patent Number: E-17143-V

13. Spray-On Foam Insulations for Launch Vehicle Cryogenic Tanks Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 9.6 MB] Publication Year: 2011 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2011-140

14. Cryogenic Vacuum Insulation for Vessels and Piping Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 2.6 MB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-126

15. Cryogenic Moisture Apparatus Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 1.6 MB]  http://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/7931 Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-13049

16. Measurement of Insulation Compaction in the Cryogenic Fuel Tanks at Kennedy Space Center by Fast/Thermal Neutron Techniques Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 49 KB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-273

17. Thermographic Methods of Detecting Insulation Voids in Large Cryogenic Tanks Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 27 KB] Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-243

18. Gauging Systems Monitor Cryogenic Liquids Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 146 KB] Publication Year: 2009 Document ID: 20090039421

19. Expandable Purge Chambers Would Protect Cryogenic Fittings Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 535 KB]http://www.techbriefs.com/index.php?option=com_staticxt&staticfile=/Briefs/Feb04/KSC12460.html Publication Year: 2004 Report/Patent Number: KSC-12460

20. Thermal Performance of Cryogenic Piping Multilayer Insulation in Actual Field Installations Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 240 KB] Publication Year: 2002 Document ID: 20020039045