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Bosch co2 reduction system development (Document No: 19750025653)
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Keller, E. E. King, C. D. Holmes, R. F. |
| Copyright Year | 1975 |
| Description | Refinements in the design of a Bosch CO2 reduction unit for spacecraft O2 production are described. Sealing of the vacuum insulation jacket was simplified so that high vacuum and high insulation performance are easily maintained. The device includes a relatively simple concentric shell recuperative heat exchanger which operates at approximately 95% temperature effectiveness and helps lower power consumption. The influence of reactor temperature, pressure, and recycle gas composition on power consumption was investigated. In general, precise control is not required since power consumption is not very sensitive to moderate variations of these parameters near their optimum values. There are two process rate control modes which match flow rate to process demand. Catalyst conditioning, support, and packing pattern developments assure consistent starts, reduced energy consumption, and extended cartridge life. Operation levels for four or five men were maintained with overall power input values of 50 to 60 watts per man. |
| File Size | 3073399 |
| Page Count | 54 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19750025653 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t23c0tk0m |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1975-07-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Man/system Technology And Life Support Energy Consumption Life Support Systems Carbon Dioxide Product Development Heat Exchangers Chemical Reactors Decarbonation Oxygen Production Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |