Organisation Name
Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre
Acronym
NLR
Country
Netherlands
Web site
Description of the organisation
NLR has been an ambitious applied research organisation for over 100 years, driven to make aerospace more sustainable, safer, efficient and effective through innovation. To that end, we offer specific, innovative solutions and technical expertise. We do this for instance at NLR’s state-of-the-art research infrastructure and field labs, simulators and wind tunnels. NLR works in an objective and independent manner, for and with (inter)national industry and government.
NLR contributes to a safer and more sustainable society while strengthening the competitive position of the Dutch industry. Using this approach, NLR plays a pivotal role between science, industry and government at home and abroad, bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical applications. In the field of aerospace, we are the strategic partner of the Dutch government and Defence, and whether we work for SMEs or large international companies, our commitment is the same for every project. Together with our partners, we contribute to shaping the fascinating world of tomorrow.
Role in the CRYOSTAR Project
NLR is involved in the CRYOSTAR project in the WP about Test article design, Modelling, simulation and analysis, Experimental test campaign design and Test article manufacturing and testing. NLR will help with the assessment of the most suitable tank attachment and retention system and will contribute to the conceptual and detailed design & FEM analysis of the most promising attachment and retention system. NLR also contributes to the thermal and crash modelling and analysis with thermo-mechanical analysis of the tank and direct surrounding, with the design, analysis and optimization of the tank spacers and with a vertical drop simulation of the tank with the cryogenic medium and direct surrounding structure.
In WP5 and WP6, NLR will contribute to the preparations of the test campaign (instrumentation, leakage and safety analysis) while during the test campaign NLR will support with high-speed camera footage and analysis of the test data.
Team members involved
Name
Rens Ubels
Position in organisation
Principal Project Engineer
Role in CRYOSTAR
Point of Contact, Task leader & team member
Name
Bram Noordman
Position in organisation
Senior scientist
Role in CRYOSTAR
Task leader & team member