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Fundamental kinetics and mechanistic pathways for oxidation reactions in supercritical waterOxidation of the products of human metabolism in supercritical water has been shown to be an efficient way to accomplish the on-board water/waste recycling in future long-term space flights. Studies of the oxidation kinetics of methane to carbon dioxide in supercritical water are presented in this paper in order to enhance the fundamental understanding of the oxidation of human waste compounds in supercritical water. It is concluded that, although the elementary reaction models remain the best hope for simulating oxidation in supercritical water, several modifications to existing mechanisms need to be made to account for the role of water in the reaction mechanism.
Document ID
19890040468
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Webley, Paul A.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Tester, Jefferson W.
(MIT Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1988
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 881039
Accession Number
89A27839
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG9-252
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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