Carbon dioxide and water vapor high temperature electrolysisThe design, fabrication, breadboard testing, and the data base obtained for solid oxide electrolysis systems that have applications for planetary manned missions and habitats are reviewed. The breadboard tested contains sixteen tubular cells in a closely packed bundle for the electrolysis of carbon dioxide and water vapor. The discussion covers energy requirements, volume, weight, and operational characteristics related to the measurement of the reactant and product gas compositions, temperature distribution along the electrolyzer tubular cells and through the bundle, and thermal energy losses. The reliability of individual cell performance in the bundle configuration is assessed.
Document ID
19900040418
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Isenberg, Arnold O. (Westinghouse Research and Development Center Pittsburgh, PA, United States)
Verostko, Charles E. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)