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Liquid pump for astronaut coolingThe Apollo portable life support system water-recirculation pump used for astronaut cooling is described. The problems associated with an early centrifugal pump and how these problems were overcome by the use of a new diaphragm pump are discussed. Performance comparisons of the two pump designs are given. Developmental problems and flight results with the diaphragm pump are discussed.
Document ID
19730010156
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Carson, M. A. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: The 7th Aerospace Mech. Symp.
Subject Category
Machine Elements And Processes
Accession Number
73N18883
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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