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faculty of Advance materials and Nano Technology , imam hossein University
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University of Tabriz, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol
10.22075/imcf.2026.39337.1049
Abstract
High-Pressure Vessel (HPV) systems are crucial for space missions, enabling the safe storage of cryogenic fuels, oxidizers, and life-support media under extreme conditions. This review examines the latest materials, design parameters, and operational challenges of these vessels, with a focus on cryogenic, hydrogen, oxygen, hybrid, and life-support tanks. Special attention is given to the evolution of materials, from metallic alloys to advanced composites like CFRPs, graphene, and CNTs, achieving up to 50% weight reduction and improved thermal and mechanical performance. Key design parameters such as pressure tolerance (up to 700 bar), thermal management (TM) (using MLI and PCMs), and structural health monitoring (SHM) are discussed in the context of long-duration missions. The integration of artificial intelligence for predictive failure analysis and optimization is also explored, outlining a revolutionary pathway for next-generation, self-healing tanks. This review charts an transformative roadmap for the next generation of High-Pressure Vessel (HPV) technologies essential for sustained space exploration.
Eivazi Bagheri,H , Salek Rahimi,M J , Farkhondeh,A H and Ziae Azar,A . (2026). Materials & Design Review of HPV for Space Applications. Innovations in Materials: Current & Future, 1(1), 37-46. doi: 10.22075/imcf.2026.39337.1049
MLA
Eivazi Bagheri,H , , Salek Rahimi,M J , , Farkhondeh,A H , and Ziae Azar,A . "Materials & Design Review of HPV for Space Applications", Innovations in Materials: Current & Future, 1, 1, 2026, 37-46. doi: 10.22075/imcf.2026.39337.1049
HARVARD
Eivazi Bagheri H, Salek Rahimi M J, Farkhondeh A H, Ziae Azar A. (2026). 'Materials & Design Review of HPV for Space Applications', Innovations in Materials: Current & Future, 1(1), pp. 37-46. doi: 10.22075/imcf.2026.39337.1049
CHICAGO
H Eivazi Bagheri, M J Salek Rahimi, A H Farkhondeh and A Ziae Azar, "Materials & Design Review of HPV for Space Applications," Innovations in Materials: Current & Future, 1 1 (2026): 37-46, doi: 10.22075/imcf.2026.39337.1049
VANCOUVER
Eivazi Bagheri H, Salek Rahimi M J, Farkhondeh A H, Ziae Azar A. Materials & Design Review of HPV for Space Applications. IMCF. 2026;1(1):37-46. doi: 10.22075/imcf.2026.39337.1049