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A Comparison of Photocatalytic Oxidation Reactor Performance for Spacecraft Cabin Trace Contaminant Control ApplicationsPhotocatalytic oxidation (PCO) is a maturing process technology that shows potential for spacecraft life support system application. Incorporating PCO into a spacecraft cabin atmosphere revitalization system requires an understanding of basic performance, particularly with regard to partial oxidation product production. Four PCO reactor design concepts have been evaluated for their effectiveness for mineralizing key trace volatile organic com-pounds (VOC) typically observed in crewed spacecraft cabin atmospheres. Mineralization efficiency and selectivity for partial oxidation products are compared for the reactor design concepts. The role of PCO in a spacecraft s life support system architecture is discussed.
Document ID
20120016418
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Perry, Jay L. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Frederick, Kenneth R. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Scott, Joseph P. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Reinermann, Dana N. (Mississippi Univ. University, MS, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
July 17, 2011
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
M11-0693
Meeting Information
Meeting: 41st International Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: Portland, OR
Country: United States
Start Date: July 17, 2011
End Date: July 21, 2011
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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