Thermal, mass, and power interactions for lunar base life support and power systemsA model has been developed for quantitative examination of the integrated operation of the lunar base power system, employing regenerative fuel cell technology, which would lead to incorporation into a lunar base life support system. The model employs methods developed for technology and system trade studies of the Life Support System configuration for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This paper describes the power system and its influence on life support while comparing various technologies, including pressurized gas storage and cryogenic storage, and different operation conditions. Based on preliminary assumptions, the mass, power, and thermal requirement estimates are made at the level of major components. The relative mass contribution and energy requirements of the components in various configurations are presented. The described intractions between power and life support include direct influence, such as water and oxygen storage, and indirect influence, through reliability and maintenance considerations.
Document ID
19950058757
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jan, Darrell L. (JPL California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA United States)
Rohatgi, Naresh (JPL California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA United States)
Voecks, Gerald (JPL California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA United States)
Prokopiius, Aul (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
ISSN: 0148-7191
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 932115
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Environmental Systems