9.41-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK

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1 9.41-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , polar bosses , polar bosses , polar bosses , polar bosses , polar bosses ,910,1223 AEROS ,600,800 IUE ,600,800 HCMM ,600,800 SCATHA ,600,800 Space Shuttle is the first diaphragm tank of this size. The tank was qualified by test. This tank carries hydrazine. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of Tank shell & the mounting bosses were modified. The tank was qualified by test. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of Tank shell was not changed and only the inlet/outlet bosses were slightly modified. Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank is also a derivative of Tank shell was not changed and only the inlet/outlet bosses were slightly modified. This tank was delivered with a thermal blanket installed as shown in the sketch below. Qualification was by similarity. This water tank has the same internal configuration as above tanks. The tank shell was re-designed to meet Shuttle requirements. The tank was qualified by test Inlet Outlet

2 12.88-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , , , 12.88, , , girth lugs , girth lugs (6) , , -101,-201, * , , ,594,792 CTS ,510,792 OTS Model ,594,792 GPS ,594,792 NTS-1, Clementine ,594,792 APPLE ,594,792 ITV ,594,792 ITV ,720,945 DMSP, TIROS, Geosat, MSTI, SSTI, World View ,420,960 MESSEN- GER ,795,960 PRISMA is the first diaphragm tank of this size. The tank was qualified by test. This tank carries hydrazine. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The tank shell was not changed and only the inlet and outlet tubes and the mounting flange were modified. Qualification was by similarity to This hydrazine tank is a derivative of Although the pressure requirements were the same, the customer funded a stress analysis and a qualification test program. The tank shell and the inlet/outlet bosses were modified. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of Only the inlet and outlet tubes were modified. Qualification was by similarity to One of the tanks was later used, after almost 20 years in storage, on the Clementine program that surveyed the moon. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of Only the pressurant inlet tube was modified. Qualification was by similarity to This hydrazine tank has the same internal configuration as the above tanks. The tank shell was re-designed to include six girth lugs and the inlet port near the girth plane. This tank was the qualification tank for the subsequent tanks. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The propellant port was modified. This tank was qualified by test. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The pressurant head went from hemispherical to elliptical to permit diaphragm reversal. The tank was qualified by test. This tank is a derivative of A protoflight vibration test was conducted to the MESSENGER vibration loads. This tank was qualified by similarity. This tank is a derivative of A protoflight vibration test was conducted on one of the two flight tanks. This tank was qualified by similarity.

4 15.38-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , 15.38, , ,510,681 OTS, MARECS ,510,640 STEP IV, EO ,400,640 ANGELS MHPM is the first diaphragm tank of this size. The tank was qualified by test. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The inlet and outlet tubes and the mount were modified. This tank was qualified by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The inlet and outlet tubes were modified. This tank was qualified by similarity

5 16.5-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , , polar bosses , girth tabs (3) , , , , , girth tabs (3) , girth tabs (3) , , girth , girth , , girth lugs (3) 16.5, girth , ,938,---- RRC ,815,1070 PIONEER ,600,---- ATS ,1580,---- MARINER , 805,---- NOVA & ,600,815 BSE & ,640,---- SEASAT ,970,1200 MMS, TOPEX ,653,1740 P80, Mars Pathfinder ,478,682 ECS This is one of the first diaphragm tanks designed by PSI, using the. The tank was built to customer requirements and qualification testing was not performed by PSI. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of the tank. The tank shell was modified to include mounting tabs. Qualification was by qualification testing. This tank contains bosses for radioisotope heaters. Several tanks of this configuration are onboard PIONEER 10 and 11, heading toward the outer Solar System and beyond. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of the tank. The tank shell has mounting tabs similar to The polar bosses and inlet and outlet tubes were modified. Qualification was based on similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of the tank. The tank shell also has mounting tabs similar to The polar bosses and inlet and outlet tubes were modified. Only a forging qualification program was performed. There was no tank level qualification. This tank visited the inner planets such as Mercury, Venus, and Mars. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of the tank. The first tank contained ETP-10 diaphragm, but later converted to using. The tank shell was modified to contain a. Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank retained the inner dimensions of previous tanks. The tank shell was redesigned to incorporate girth lugs. The -1 configuration used, but -3 was revised to use. This tank was qualified by test. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of Only the polar bosses and the inlet and outlet tubes were modified. Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank was completely redesigned for a new tank shell. Qualification was by test. This tank uses the diaphragm and the tank shell. A complete qualification program was conducted for this classified program. Four residual tanks of this configuration were on the spacecraft on the highly successful Mars Pathfinder Mission.. This tank was redesigned for a mount. A full qualification was conducted for this European program.

6 , girth , girth , girth , girth , girth , girth , ,594,1584 GPS ,594,---- CRRES ,740,1000 TOS ,870,870 TITAN II ,792,1212 LANDSAT ,600,800 AXAF, SMTS ,613,675 MARS 98 LANDER This GPS tank has a tank shell similar to and A full qualification was conducted for this Government program. This tank is a derivative of The polar bosses and the inlet and outlet tubes were modified. This tank was qualified by similarity. This tank is a derivative of The polar bosses and the inlet and outlet tubes were modified. This tank was qualified by similarity. This tank is a derivative of The polar bosses and the inlet and outlet tubes were modified. Qualification was by similarity, and a QBS report was generated for this tank. This tank is a derivative of tank. The polar bosses and the inlet and outlet tubes were modified. This tank was qualified by similarity. This tank is a derivative of tank. The polar bosses and the inlet and outlet tubes were modified.. Qualification was by similarity, and a QBS report was generated for this tank. This tank is similar to the tank. The modification included mounting and inlet and outlet tubes. A protoflight acceleration test was conducted on one tank 2. This tank is currently en route to Mars

8 16.5-inch DIAMETER STRETCH DIAPHRAGM TANK x 20 long, , x 20 long, x 20 long, x 20 long, x 20 long, ,650,682 TELECOM ,480,640 SYKNET, NATO IV ,480,640 CRSS ,480,640 STEREO ,500,682 Genesis This tank has an elongated diaphragm developed specifically for this tank. A complete qualification program was conducted. This tank is internally identical to the tank. The tank shell was modified to move the pressurant port to the inlet boss. The outlet boss and outlet tube were also slightly modified. This tank was qualified by qualification testing. This tank is similar to Modification was made to the mount and the inlet and outlet tubes. A QBS report was generated for this tank. This tank is similar to The transition tubes were replaced with titanium tubes. QBS was performed by the customer (Aerojet - Redmond WA) This tank is a derivative of & Modification was made to the mount and the inlet and outlet tubes

9 17.4-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , , girth lugs , ,550,1057 Ulysses ,566,754 SAX ,550,1057 Quickbird This tank was developed specifically for the Ulysses program. A complete qualification program was conducted. This tank is a derivative of Modification was made to the change the mounting feature from flange to lugs. The inlet and outlet tubes were also modified. This tank was qualified by testing. This tank is a derivative of Modification was made to the bosses, flange, and the inlet and outlet tubes. This tank was qualified by similarity

10 18.5-inch DIAMETER x 52-inch Long DIAPHRAGM TANK x 52 long, ,790,900 OMV This tank is similar to The tank has two elliptical heads with integral frustrums which will allow complete reversal of the elastomeric diaphragm. This tank is a technology development tank. It has not been through qualification testing.

11 19.06-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , -101, , girth lugs (2) ,566,754 ORBVIEW-3, VCL, EXOSAT This hydrazine tank is a derivative of the The tank shell was not changed and only the inlet and outlet tubes were modified. However, an additional slosh test was performed to qualify the tank. The development of this tank is detailed in the Reference 3 AIAA paper , girth lugs (2) , girth lugs (2) , girth lugs (2) ,498,754 GEMINI (Surrey) ,498,754 MMP ,625,754 PACS, LV This tank is a derivative of the tank. Qualification was by similarity. This tank is a derivative of the and tanks. Qualification was by similarity. This tank is a derivative of the tank. Qualification was by test Pressurant Pressurant Pressurant

12 20.8-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , Polar bosses ,1183,1735 IUS is accomplished through polar bosses. Qualification was by test Fill & Drain Valves

13 22.1-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , girth lugs (3) , girth , girth lugs (3) , girth , girth , , - 101, -201, - 301, * 22.1, girth 22.1, girth 22.1, girth lugs (3) , girth , girth ,555,720 P ,655,----- Viking deorbit ,555,720 P ,655,----- FltSatCom ,655,----- HEAO ,655,770 FltSatCom ,650,750 DSCS ,795,950 CENTAUR RadarSat Step &Step 1 Delta III QuickScat Genesis RS2000 CloudSat Delta IV SBSS ,758,1010 ESM ,525,700 TOMS-EP This hydrazine tank was developed for a classified program. There were significant amounts of documentation activities for this tank, including diaphragm testing. This tank includes a thermal management system. The tank was qualified by test. This tank used the diaphragm developed for Several PSI standard process and procedures were also developed under this program. This tank includes a thermal management system. The tank was qualified by test, including diaphragm verification testing. The hydrazine tank is a derivative of The inlet and outlet tubes were modified. This tank was qualified by test. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The inlet and outlet tubes were modified. This tank includes a thermal management system. Diaphragm modifications were made to improve moldability. The tank was qualified by test. This hydrazine tank shell & connections are identical to However, the thermal management system is removed. The tank was qualified by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The tank shell & connections are identical to & a modification to the thermal management system is incorporated. This tank was qualified by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The hemispheres were etched to reduce weight, requiring a complete qualification program. This hydrazine tank is one of the most popular tanks manufactured by PSI. It is used on satellites, launch vehicles and upper stages. The 1 tank was qualified by test for the Centaur program. All the derivative tanks were qualified by similarity. This tank is a re-design of P/N This is a 22-inch spherical pressure vessel constructed of 6Al-4V titanium. is accomplished by four (4) lugs parallel with and adjacent to the sphere mid-plane. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of , and The inlet and outlet tubes were modified. This tank was qualified by similarity and a QBS report was generated.

14 , girth , girth , girth 1999* * 22.1, girth lugs (2) , girth lugs (2) , girth , girth lugs (3) , girth ,525,700 NEAR ,525,700 ROCSAT ,525,700 KOMPSAT ,795,950 ATLAS IIIB ,484,580 ASTRO-F ,525,700 ORBITAL EXPRESS ,805,950 SAOCOM ,525,950 Galileo This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The mounting lugs and the inlet and outlet tubes were modified. This tank was qualified by similarity. The development of this tank is detailed in the reference 3 AIAA paper. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The inlet and outlet tubes were modified. Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of and Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of tank. The inlet and outlet tubes were modified. Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of and tanks. One tab was removed to meet the weight requirement. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of and tanks. Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of tank which is one of the most popular tanks manufactured by PSI. It is used on satellites, launch vehicles and upper stages. The tank was qualified by test for the Centaur program. All the derivative tanks of were qualified by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of tank. Qualification was by similarity. In Production *In production

16 23.13-inch DIAMETER x 25.7-inch Long DIAPHRAGM TANK x 25.7 Long, girth to x 25.7 Long, girth x 25.7 Long, girth x 25.7 Long, girth x 25.7 Long, girth x long x long 23.1 x long ,937,827 EURECA (MBB/ERNO) (250 lbm Hydrazine) (250 lbm Hydrazine) (250 lbm Hydrazine) (250 lbm Hydrazine) 417,625,1000 CORIOLIS & PLUTO New Horizon 417,625,1000 Deep Impact (Ball) 417,625,1000 Sarlupe (RTG) 417,625,1000 Orbital Express ,980,1188 MSL, ,625,1104 Sundancer ,603,900 Grail This hydrazine tank was developed for an European program. The tank was qualified by test. This tank is similar to The off-axis ports were eliminated, replaced by polar ports. Stress and fracture mechanics analyses were performed to analyze the tank shell. The tank was qualified by similarity. This tank is similar to This tank is similar to This tank is similar to This tank is a derivative of Full Qualification Test was performed. This tank is a derivative of is accomplished by (4) equally spaced tabs parallel with and adjacent to the mid-plane. Connection is made to the propellant and pressurant compartments through tube stubs This tank is a derivative of is accomplished by (4) equally spaced tabs parallel with and adjacent to the mid-plane. Connection is made to the propellant and pressurant compartments through tube stubs Pressurant Pressurant Pressurant

17 Propella nt Pressurant Pressurant

18 23.25-inch DIAMETER x 33.8-inch Long DIAPHRAGM TANK Thru x 33.8 long, ,690,827 ATLAS V The tank has 2 spun domes, with an integral 7.35 in long center cylinder section as part of the propellant dome. is accomplished by 3 tabs bonded to the graphite wrapped cylinder and reinforced with a hoop wrap. Connection is made to the propellant and pressurant domes through tube stubs at each pole. Full qual was performed.

19 26-inch DIAMETER x 33.8-inch Long DIAPHRAGM TANK Thru x? ,515.5,618.6 ATLAS V The tank has 2 spun domes, with an integral 7.35 in long center cylinder section as part of the propellant dome. is accomplished by 3 tabs bonded to the graphite wrapped cylinder and reinforced with a hoop wrap. Connection is made to the propellant and pressurant domes through tube stubs at each pole. Full qual was performed.

20 28.0-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , off-axis lugs (4) , polar bosses , polar boss and off-axis lugs , polar bosses , -101, -201, , polar bosses , polar bosses ,1020,N/A Voyager ,500,1070 Space Shuttle APU ,810,1200 ATK-MMS, UARS, TOPEX ,622,----- ERBS ,675,900 MAGELLAN, CASSINI, INDOR USERS Servis Solar B Servis ,861.5,1088 TITAN III This tank was designed by PSI for JPL with JPL performing analysis and qualification test functions. The design incorporates a unique diaphragm anti-slosh baffle. This hydrazine tank has the singular distinction of being the farthest propellant tank ever traveled from earth. This hydrazine tank program utilized the diaphragm developed for but undertook a complete redesign of the tank shell for the man-rated Space Shuttle. This tank was qualified by test. Numerous tests conducted by PSI and NASA makes this PSI s most tested tank. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The tank shell was modified to incorporate the off-axis lugs and an off-axis pressurant boss. The outlet boss was modified to include a radial outlet tube. Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The tank was modified to including new bosses and added pressurant and propellant tubes. This tank was qualified by test. However, there was no burst test. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of Only the bosses were modified. Qualification was by similarity. This tank visited Venus on MAGALLAN and is on its way to Saturn aboard CASSINI. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The bosses were modified and inlet and outlet tubes were added. Qualification was by similarity

21 36-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK x 47 long, Polar Bosses & Lugs ,700,N/A GRO This is a 36-inch x 47.5-inch elliptical tank constructed of 6AL- 4V titanium. Fuel expulsion is provided by a ethylenepropylene terpolymer (AF-E-332) diaphragm retained (welded in) near the mid-plane of the tank. is accomplished on polar bosses and one off axis boss located on teh inlet hemisphere. No Burst Test was performed Inlet Outlet

22 40.0-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK , -101, , , , , , , , , , , ,480,676 TDRSS, SOHO, EOS- COMMON ,545,721 P ,507,--- COBE ,507,676 TRMM ,600,676 EOS-AM ,525,676 ETS-VII ,600,676 X-38, ,600,676 NPP, Nextview, Worldview II Worldview III ,550,676 LEO This tank was originally designed as the TDRSS hydrazine tank. The different dash numbers are for different tube wall thicknesses and different customers. The 1 tank was qualified by test, the follow-on tanks (-101, etc.) are qualified by similarity. The 201 tank was vibration tested on a customer structure. This hydrazine tank program utilized the diaphragm developed for The inlet and outlet ports were modified, and the outlet port was rotated 65 degrees. A supplemental qualification program was conducted to include acceleration testing. This tank was qualified by test and similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The inlet and outlet ports were modified, and the outlet port was rotated 60 degrees. The mounting flange hole pattern was slightly modified. This tank was qualified by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The inlet and outlet ports and the mounting flange hole pattern were modified. Additionally, this tank has fracture critical heads that meets modern fracture mechanics requirements. This tank was qualified by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The inlet and outlet ports and the mounting flange hole pattern were modified. A protoflight test was conducted for this NASA program. Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of The inlet and outlet ports were modified. Qualification was by similarity. This hydrazine tank is a derivative of This tank is still in the design phase. The inlet and outlet ports will be modified. Qualification will be by similarity. This tank is a derivative of PSI P/N Tubings were modified. This tank is a derivative of PSI P/N is accomplished on a flange parallel with and adjacent to the mid-plane.

23 40.0-inch DIAMETER DIAPHRAGM TANK with Diaphragm Support , , , ,619,825 P , ,494,--- LandSat This tank has an 8" cylinder extension and an internal diaphragm support. Qualification by test. This tank has an 8" cylinder extension and an internal diaphragm support. Qualification is by similarity

ALL-METAL inch. Heritage/History/Usage

ALL-METAL inch. Heritage/History/Usage ALL-METAL 7.66-inch 80326-1 1984 7.66 polar bosses 80499-1 2007 7.66 polar bosses 3.38 235 3600,5400,7200 VRM STA 2 3.38 228 3600,5400,7200 PRISMA STA A.250 inch O.D. by.035 inch wall 304L CRES transition