Space Station nitrogen supply system based on stored chemicalsThe Space Station atmosphere is to have an 'earth-like' composition, and nitrogen is to be routinely supplied to replace losses. The required nitrogen is to be provided by an innovative method, involving a catalytic dissociation of liquid N2H4 and separation of the product nitrogen and hydrogen mixture. The considered technique of nitrogen storage and resupply has several advantages in comparison to methods using either cryogenic liquid or high pressure nitrogen. One advantage is related to savings with respect to launch weight, while a second advantage is provided by the obtained hydrogen which is available for other uses within the Space Station.
Document ID
19860038797
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Powell, F. T. (NASA Ames Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Schwartz, M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)