Capillary Flow Experiment (IMAGE)

NASA/Johnson Space Center

Capillary Flow Experiment

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A view of a Capillary Flow Experiment (CFE) vessel was set up during a test run on the International Space Station. This investigation researches a liquid's ability to spread across a surface, and its impact in larger and various container shapes in microgravity environments. This work will improve our ability to quickly and accurately predict how related processes occur, allowing us to design better fuel tanks and water processing systems for life support.

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