Cryogenic Heat Switch for Deep Cycle Operations

Location

James E. Gleason Hall - Erdle

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Our project is called a Cryogenic Heat Switch. The heat switch connects and disconnects sensors in a rocket to a liquid helium tank, which is at -452 degrees Fahrenheit, so that the sensors can stay at the very cold temperatures they need to properly operate.

Location

James E. Gleason Hall - Erdle

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Topics

Exhibitor
Justin Silva
Brendan Murphy
Dana Eschler
Mridhula Sreekumar

Advisor(s)
Carlos Barrios

Organization
Engineering Senior Design


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