微重力下低温贮箱热力学排气系统参数分析及性能优化

Parameter Analysis and Performance Optimization of Thermodynamic Vent System in Cryogenic Tanks under Microgravity

  • 摘要: 为解决空间低温推进剂贮箱在微重力下的压力控制问题,实现低温推进剂的长期在轨运行,论文建立了液氢贮箱自增压和热力学排气系统模型。研究了外界漏热作用下贮箱内的自增压过程,揭示了热分层现象的形成机理。结合正交试验和FLUENT模拟,设计了16种不同参数组合工况,详细分析了循环泵流量、排气率、喷嘴尺寸和节流阀背压对降压过程的影响,并量化了各参数的影响权重,以最小排气损失为目标,开展了参数优化设计。结果表明:流量越大,平均压降时间越短;在流量相同的情况下,排气率越高,主流流体入口温度越低,压力下降更快;在相同的排气量下,当喷嘴尺寸较小时,进气速度较快,降压时间越短。对排气量而言,参数重要性排序为:排气率 > 循环泵流量 > 喷嘴尺寸 > 节流阀背压。由均值主效应图得到了各参数的最佳取值,循环泵流量为0.04 kg·s−1、节流阀背压为10 kPa、排气率为1%、喷嘴直径为0.005 m。本研究为TVS系统设计与控制提供了理论依据,后续可开展实验验证与动态工况适用性研究。

     

    Abstract: To address the pressure control challenges in space cryogenic propellant tanks and achieve long-term on-orbit operation of cryogenic propellants under microgravity conditions, this study developed a self-pressurization model and a thermodynamic vent system (TVS) model for liquid hydrogen. The self-pressurization process in the liquid hydrogen tank under the influence of external heat leakage was studied. The formation mechanism of the thermal stratification phenomenon was revealed. By integrating orthogonal experimental design and FLUENT simulations, a total of 16 operating conditions with distinct parameter combinations were configured when TVS started to work. The effects of circulation pump flow rate, exhaust venting rate, nozzle size, and throttle valve backpressure on the pressure reduction process were analyzed. The influence weight of each parameter was quantified. With the goal of minimizing exhaust mass, a parameter optimization design was conducted. The results indicate that increasing the circulation pump flow rate can shorten the pressure reduction time. Under identical circulation pump flow rate conditions, a higher exhaust venting rate leads to lower inlet temperature of the main fluid stream and more rapid depressurization process. For the same exhaust venting rate, smaller nozzle sizes result in greater inlet velocity and shorter pressure reduction time. In terms of exhaust mass, the parameter significance ranking is: exhaust venting rate > circulation pump flow rate > nozzle size > throttle valve backpressure. The optimal values of each parameter were determined through analysis of the mean main effect plots. The optimal operating parameters were as follows: circulation pump flow rate of 0.04 kg·s−1, throttle valve backpressure of 10 kPa, venting rate of 1%, and nozzle diameter of 0.005 m. This study provides a theoretical foundation for the design and control of TVS systems in cryogenic propellant tanks, with potential follow-up work including experimental validation and exploration of applicability under dynamic operating conditions.

     

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