Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
A subsystem architecture derived from the International Space Station's (ISS) Atmosphere Revitalization Subsystem (ARS) has been functionally demonstrated. This ISS-derived architecture features re-arranged unit operations for trace contaminant control and carbon dioxide removal functions, a methane purification component as a precursor to enhance resource recovery over ISS capability, operational modifications to a water electrolysis-based oxygen generation assembly, and an alternative major atmospheric constituent monitoring concept. Results from this functional demonstration are summarized and compared to the performance observed during ground-based testing conducted on an ISS-like subsystem architecture. Considerations for further subsystem architecture and process technology development are discussed.
Keywords:
Man/System Technology and Life Support
Type:
M13-2623
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AIAA International Conference on Environmental Systems; Jul 14, 2013 - Jul 18, 2013; Vail, CO; United States
Format:
application/pdf