Cryogenmash equipment operates at 1/3 of all launch sites across the world

31.10.2017 Since 1962 PJSC “Cryogenmash” has been the developer and manufacturer of cryogenic systems for launching rocket systems. Throughout its history the company manufactured LOX, LIN, LH2 filling systems, thermostatting systems for almost 30 launch facilities and test benches in Russia and abroad. Among such projects – the development and supply of cryogenic upper stage support system ISRO of "SHAR" center in India, LOX filling and thermostatting system of international project "Sea Launch", thermostatting system of South Korean rocket launch site KSLV, LOX and LIN filling system for launch complex “Soyuz” in Kuru (French Guiana). During the period from 18 to 20th of October the group of Russian journalists visited Kuru space center, French Guiana. This space center differs from many other worlds’ launch sites by its close location to the Equator; with all else being equal it allows placing into orbit more useful goods at the lesser energy consumption. Despite that Russia has begun to cooperate with Guiana space center relatively recently, Russian rockets "Soyuz-ST" became one of the main vehicles used here, and PJSC “Cryogenmash” equipment is used during each start. Cryogenmash system in Kuru provides with filling of rockets by LOX and LIN. For rocket start there is stored for around 700 tons of LOX and more than 80 tons of LIN. For filling of one rocket required is, at average, for around 200 tons of LOX. The main filling of the rocket by liquid gases is carried out within 40 minutes. Oxygen provides with kerosene burning, nitrogen is required for several tasks performance – development of gauge pressure in the fuel tanks, provision of all systems blowdown and, as applicable, HSSE. The storage temperatures of these gases as cryogenic fluid - -196 degrees and -183 degrees for nitrogen and oxygen as applicable. Cryogenmash system of cryogenic tanks has the screen-vacuum isolation, which minimizes the fluid losses during storage and load at the level not more than 0,1% per day. Finally, in order to provide safety at the launch site considered is the possibility of emergency drainage from the rocket of the whole reserve of pumped liquefied gas - 200 tons, - through the specific drainage system. For more information about the trip to Kuru launch area refer to the following materials: IA REGNUM
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