International Space Station (ISS) Potable Water Dispenser (PWD) Beverage Adapter (BA) RedesignThe Potable Water Dispenser used on the International Space Station (ISS) interfaces with food and drink packages using the Beverage Adapter and Needle. Unexpected leakage has been seen in this interface. The Beverage Adapter used on ]orbit was returned to the ground for Test, Teardown, and Evaluation. The results of that investigation prompted a redesign of the Beverage Adapter and Needle. The Beverage Adapter materials were changed to be more corrosion resistant, and the Needle was redesigned to preclude leakage. The redesigns have been tested and proven.
Document ID
20120016467
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Edgerly, Rachel (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Benoit, Jace (Jacobs Technology, Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Shindo, David (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2012
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-27371Report Number: JSC-CN-27371
Meeting Information
Meeting: 43rd International Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: Vail, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: July 14, 2013
End Date: July 18, 2013
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics