Abstract
Abstract Liquid hydrogen (LH2) is a high-efficiency cryogenic propellant extensively used in the aerospace industry due to its superior specific impulse and energy density. Despite its advantages, managing LH2 in orbit presents significant challenges, particularly in microgravity, where fluid transport and gas-liquid interface stability are adversely affected. This study addresses these challenges by investigating the effects of different structural parameters, angles, rotational speeds, and gas-liquid ratios on LH2 gas-liquid separation through comprehensive numerical simulations validations. We analyze the impacts of various pore diameters and axial spacings, as well as the evolution of gas-liquid configurations at different angles and rotational speeds. Additionally, we explore the effects of different gas-liquid ratios on separation performance. Our findings identify optimal parameter combinations and elucidate key mechanisms influencing gas-liquid separation efficiency. The study employs high-precision models and microgravity simulation experiments to validate the numerical results, providing a robust foundation for optimizing LH2 management devices. This research contributes valuable insights into the management of liquid hydrogen (LH2) in microgravity environments and provides foundational knowledge that may benefit future deep-space exploration missions.
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