Some recent developments in spacecraft environmental control/life support subsystemsThe subsystems considered include a flash evaporator for heat rejection, a regenerable carbon dioxide and humidity control subsystem, an iodinating subsystem for potable water, a cabin contaminant control subsystem, and a wet oxidation subsystem for processing spacecraft wastes. The flash evaporator discussed is a simple unit which efficiently controls life support system temperatures over a wide range of heat loads. For certain advanced spacecraft applications the control of cabin carbon dioxide and humidity can be successfully achieved by a regenerable solid amine subsystem.
Document ID
19750029666
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gillen, R. J. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Olcott, T. M. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc. Sunnyvale, Calif., United States)