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  • 29 December, 2020

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C32 LH2 PROPELLANT TANK

C32 LH2 PROPELLANT TANK:

  • C32 LH2 is the largest-ever cryogenic propellant tank developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
  • It is designed to increase the payload capability of ISRO’S GSLV Mk III from 4 tonnes to 6 tonnes.
  • The aim is to create self-reliance with regards to carrying heavier communication satellites into space.

About C32 LH2 Tank

  • It is a cryogenic propellant tank made of aluminium alloy.
  • Currently, India is dependent on French Guiana to launch heavier communication satellites.
  • C32 LH2 will put an end to India’s dependence on a foreign country and will boost its self-reliance.

What are Cryogenic fuels?

  • Cryogenic means low temperature.
  • They are fuels that requires extremely low storage temperature.
  • Thus, the space environment cannot support combustion. And therefore, highly low temperature fuels are needed.
  • Usually the cryogenic engines use liquid hydrogen as fuel and liquid oxygen as oxidiser.
  • This is because oxygen can be kept in liquid state that is below -183 degrees Celsius.
  • On the other hand, the liquid hydrogen is kept at -253 degree Celsius.

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