NoTank
R&D Projects
NoTank
ESA Contract N° 4000141374/23/NL/GLC/cb
2023 – 2024
Title
Novel composite propulsion tank architecture for small satellites
Challenge
Maximize space use for the propulsion system in Smallsats, by improving the space efficiency of the propellant storage tank
Goal
OutcomeReduce the overall cost of the satellite and provide a modular design that can adapt to various spatial configurations
20% manufacturing cost reduction at the expense of an increase of 6% of the mass volume fraction when compared to the baseline solution
LAETA
Research Team:
Rodrigo Carvalho | 0000-0001-7703-811X
Main Contribution:
Conceptualization and design of the novel tank design, with the support of FHP who contributed to the experimental evaluation of the concept solution
Research Team:
Rodrigo Carvalho | 0000-0001-7703-811X
Main Contribution:
Conceptualization and design of the novel tank design, with the support of FHP who contributed to the experimental evaluation of the concept solution