DESIGN OF AN ATMOSPHERE REGENERATION SYSTEM.
Abstract
This report describes the work done during Phase I of the Atmosphere Regeneration System Program. The objective of this work is the design of the prototype model to be used as an experimental system. The Atmosphere Regeneration System utilizes the principles of selective adsorption/desorption of carbon dioxide on a solid zeolite material, chemical catalytic reduction of carbon dioxide by hydrogen to yield methane and water, and subsequent water electrolysis to produce oxygen. This method of oxygen reclamation from CO2 is generally known as the Sabatier or methanization process. This particular system is sized to process 2 to 3 pounds per day of carbon dioxide and to produce 1.8 to 2.5 pounds per day of oxygen. The complete system weighs 225 pounds, uses 509 watts of power continuously, with short term peaks to 555 watts, and occupies about 12 cubic feet of volume. The system is dependent on the spacecraft auxiliary power system, and requires cooling fluid at 40 F and heating fluid at 375 F from the spacecraft for satisfactory operation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0813444
Entities
People
- Adrian H. G. Forestier
- Kenneth L. Hower
- Richard Galluccio
Organizations
- United Aircraft Corporation