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Old August 10th 08, 05:15 PM posted to sci.astro,sci.space.policy,sci.physics,sci.energy
Bret Cahill
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Default High strength fibers for hydrogen storage on the VentureStar.

Hoop stresses of a tube under pressure increase with the diameter but
volume increases with the square of diameter. High volume/weight
pressurised gas storage would, therefore, favor a bigger cylinder.


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