Team 513: Reusable Cryogenic Connector

FAMU - FSU 
Engineering

 

Key Components

Key Features

Ergonomic

Large features to support use with astronaut gloves. 

Leak Tight

Specific cryogenic supporting material used for O-ring seal.

Flow Control

Ball valves on each side of the connector control the flow.

Stainless-Steel

Making all the components stainless-steel eliminates the damage caused by thermal expansion/contraction. 

Lightweight

Small package allows for easy manipulation by astronauts.

Reusable

The simple O-ring seal allows for fast sealing/unsealing actions.

Content to date

Evidence Manual Final Poster Operation manual Final report

Experimental Test Setup

Before and After

The connectors extorior iced over from flowing liquid nitrogen across.

Cycle Testing

The connector was put through cycle testing of flowing cryogen across the connector.