Cryocooler with 20K capability for cryogenic storage

The High-Performance 20K Cryocooler is a cutting-edge cooling system designed to meet the demands of cryogenic storage, particularly for applications requiring temperatures as low as 20 Kelvin. This Cryocooler is a critical component in maintaining the integrity of cryogenic fluids, such as liquid hydrogen, in storage for extended periods. It is engineered to provide zero boil-off storage, which is essential for space exploration and other high-technology applications where the preservation of cryogens is paramount.

Product Advantages:

1. High Cooling Capacity: The 20K Cryocooler is capable of removing up to 20 Watts of heat at 20 Kelvin, which is a significant advancement in cryogenic cooling technology. This capability is crucial for achieving zero boil-off storage of liquid hydrogen propellant, as demonstrated by NASA's developments in cryogenic fluid management .

2. Advanced Cryogenic Storage Technology: The cryocooler's design combines a reverse turbo-Brayton cycle, which offers large cooling capacity, low vibration, high reliability, and long life. These features make it an ideal choice for zero boil-off systems in space applications, where maintaining cryogenic temperatures is essential for the storage of liquid hydrogen, oxygen, and methane .

3. Optimized for Space Applications: The High-Performance 20K Cryocooler is of strategic importance for space missions, where it is used to achieve zero boil-off of liquid hydrogen and liquefy oxygen or methane produced on the surface of Mars. The technology has shown efficiency progress, mass reductions, and integration insights, making it a key component in NASA's cryogenic storage technology developments .