Environmental Test and Evaluation of a Molecular Sieve On-Board Oxygen Generation System

Abstract

Because of the high support costs, increase in aircraft down time, and hazards associated with the use of liquid oxygen, development has been progressing on On-Board Oxygen Generation Systems which have the capability of meeting the requirements of a two man open loop breathing schedule. An evaluation program was conducted on an oxygen generator utilizing the molecular sieve concept of nitrogen absorption. The system was developed to establish unit performance in the environment anticipated during in flight operation. Oxygen concentration has been evaluated as a function of inlet air pressure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 25, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061531

Entities

People

  • Matthew J. Lamb
  • Richard L. Routzahn

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Air Temperature
  • Aircrafts
  • Breathing Gases
  • Environmental Tests
  • Flight Testing
  • Frequency
  • Liquid Oxygen
  • Molecular Sieves
  • Oxygen Generators
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Sea Level
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • Vibration

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Robotics and Automation.