A regenerable solid amine CO2 concentrator for space stationA regenerable solid amine CO2 control system, which employs water vapor for desorption, is being developed for potential use on long duration space missions. During cyclic operation, CO2 is first absorbed from the cabin atmosphere onto the granular amine. Steam is then used to heat the solid amine bed and desorb the CO2. This paper describes the solid amine system operation and application to the Shuttle Orbiter, Manned Space Platform (MSP) and Space Operations Center (SOC). The importance and interplay of system performance parameters are presented together with supporting data and design characteristics.
Document ID
19830049720
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Boehm, A. M. (United Technologies Corp. Hamilton Standard Div., Windsor Locks, CT, United States)
Cusick, R. J. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)