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Development of a Next-Generation Membrane-Integrated Adsorption Processor for CO2 Removal and Compression for Closed-Loop Air Revitalization SystemsThe current CO2 removal technology of NASA is very energy intensive and contains many non-optimized subsystems. This paper discusses the concept of a next-generation, membrane integrated, adsorption processor for CO2 removal nd compression in closed-loop air revitalization systems. This processor will use many times less power than NASA's current CO2 removal technology and will be capable of maintaining a lower CO2 concentration in the cabin than that can be achieved by the existing CO2 removal systems. The compact, consolidated, configuration of gas dryer, CO2 separator, and CO2 compressor will allow continuous recycling of humid air in the cabin and supply of compressed CO2 to the reduction unit for oxygen recovery. The device has potential application to the International Space Station and future, long duration, transit, and planetary missions.
Document ID
20040014954
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mulloth, Lila
(Lockheed Martin Corp.)
LeVan, Douglas
(Vanderbilt Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: 33nd International Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Country: Canada
Start Date: July 7, 2003
End Date: July 10, 2003
Sponsors: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-14263
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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