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A mature Bosch CO2 reduction technologyThe reduction of CO2 is one of the steps in closing the oxygen loop for long-duration manned space missions. Several units utilizing the Bosch process, which catalytically reduces CO2 with hydrogen, have been built and operated during the past decade. Each contributed substantial information affecting subsequent designs. Early challenges were primarily concerned with carbon control, materials durability, and reliability of reaction initiation. These were followed by concern about power consumption, expendable weight, volume, and process rate control. Suitable materials and techniques for carbon containment and process reliability have been demonstrated. Power requirements have been reduced by almost an order of magnitude. Methods for significant reductions in expendable weight and volume have been developed. The technology is at a state of maturity directly applicable to designs for space missions.
Document ID
19770036613
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
King, C. D.
Holmes, R. F.
(General Dynamics Corp. Convair Div., San Diego, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1976
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 76-ENAS-14
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: July 12, 1976
End Date: July 15, 1976
Sponsors: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Accession Number
77A19465
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-27276
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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