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Temperature Swing Adsorption Compressor DevelopmentClosing the oxygen loop in an air revitalization system based on four-bed molecular sieve and Sabatier reactor technology requires a vacuum pump-compressor that can take the low-pressure CO, from the 4BMS and compress and store for use by a Sabatier reactor. NASA Ames Research Center proposed a solid-state temperature-swing adsorption (TSA) compressor that appears to meet performance requirements, be quiet and reliable, and consume less power than a comparable mechanical compressor/accumulator combination. Under this task, TSA compressor technology is being advanced through development of a complete prototype system. A liquid-cooled TSA compressor has been partially tested, and the rest of the system is being fabricated. An air-cooled TSA compressor is also being designed.
Document ID
20040010765
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Finn, John E.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Mulloth, Lila M.
(Lockheed Martin Space Operations Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Affleck, Dave L.
(Lockheed Martin Space Operations Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: Advanced Life Support PI Meeting
Location: Alexandria, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: November 7, 2001
Funding Number(s)
OTHER: 131-20-10
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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