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An integrated regenerative air revitalization system for spacecraftProgress towards development of an air revitalization system (ARS) for spacecraft breathable atmosphere regeneration is assessed, and a preliminary design for a one-person ARS is described. The ARS is considered a necessary component of any permanently manned orbital station, and studies have demonstrated that penalties for expendable air supplies justify an ARS for missions longer than 40 days. CO2 must be removed and O2 returned along with N2, which can be extracted from hydrazine, with the H2 component returning to the operation of the CO2 reduction subsystem. An experimental ARS (ARX-1) features a cabin humidity control unit, a CO2 concentrator, an air-cooled CO2 reduction reactor, an oxygen generator (electrolysis), the hydrazine N2 generator, and a water handling unit. A 120-day test demonstrated one-button startup and 480 hr operation in a normal mode.
Document ID
19830049719
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Noyes, G. P.
(Life Systems, Inc. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Heppner, D. B.
(Life Systems, Inc. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Schubert, F. H.
(Life Systems, Inc. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Quattrone, P. D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1982
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 820846
Accession Number
83A30937
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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