Self-Contained Aircraft Oxygen System. Volume I. System Design, Development and Testing.
Abstract
A self-contained aircraft oxygen system (SCAOS) was developed. It consists of a concentrator to extract oxygen from engine bleed air, a scrubber to remove exhaled CO2, and valves, compressor, regulators, accumulator, emergency oxygen supply, sensors, and mechanical and electrical controls. The SCAOS operates on a closed-loop, rebreather cycle with the capability of providing short-term open loop operation. The system is designed to supply oxygen to two men at cabin altitudes from sea level to 43,000 feet. System development included design analyses, studies of aircraft bleed and cooling air interfaces with emphasis on the F-4 aircraft, development of component specifications, system ground testing, flight testing in a T-39 aircraft with human test subjects, and modifications resulting from system test experience. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0774075
Entities
People
- John H. Russell
- John W. Harrison
- Robert C. Jones
Organizations
- General Electric