co2 removal and atmosphere revitalization systems for
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CO2 Removal and
Atmosphere Revitalization Systems for
Next Generation Space Flight�
ARC Air Revitalization Group
Bernadette Luna Lila Mulloth, Mini Varghese, John Hogan
October 28, 2010 �
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Outline
• Design Objectives of Atmosphere Revitalization
• Reliability
• Low Power
• Loop Closure
• ISS CO2 Removal
• Low Power CO2 Removal System
• Next Generation Atmosphere Revitalization
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Sabatier separator 4BMS electrolyzer CO2 cabin
air
vent to space
0.5 kg CO2 / day
CH4, H2O
vent to space
0.18 kg CH4 / day
H2O
H2 O2
Increase Loop Closure
Future ISS
BASIS: one Human Equivalent Unit (1 kg CO2 generated / day)
4BMS cabin
air
vent to space
1.0 kg CO2 / day
excess H2 is vented also
(about 0.05 kg / day)
Current ISS
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Increased Loop Closure
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Sabatier separator 4BMS electrolyzer CO2 cabin
air
vent to space
CH4, H2O H2O
H2 O2
H2
CH4 reactor/sep
C2H2
CH4
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ISS CO2 Removal
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Low Power CO2 Removal - LPCOR
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Passive membrane drying technology for low power Structured residual dryers for low power and reliability Integrated CO2 capture and compression for loop closure and low power
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Specifications
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Test Stand
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Test platform for evaluation/characterization of AR components
Air Flow range : 0-1275 slm Air Temperature : 5°C-20°C Air Dewpoint : 5°C-20°C Air Relative Humidity :
35%-100% Supplemental Air Flow Range:
0-1416 slm Supplemental Air Flow
Dewpoint: -70°C
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Dryer Orientation
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Tube flow - 850 slm, Shell flow - 722 slm (85% of tube flow), Inlet DP - 8°C 70% water-removal efficiency in horizontal orientation 81% water-removal efficiency in vertical orientation
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Efficient Heating – In-line vs. proximal
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Desiccant Air Pre-Heater
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In line
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Proximal
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60-minute adsorption/desorption cycles Average power for desiccant regeneration – 250 W
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Low Power CO2 Removal - LPCOR
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Passive membrane drying technology for low power Structured residual dryers for low power and reliability Integrated CO2 capture and compression for loop closure and low power
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2-Stage Compressor
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Built-in inlet and outlet valves with integrated valve actuation assembly Concentric design with stage 1 embedded inside of stage 2 Coiled heater assembly for uniform heating of each stage
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Operating Principle of TSAC
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Adsorption vs. Mechanical Compressor
• No rapidly moving parts
• No vibration
• Proven reliability and sustainability
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ISS CO2 and TCCS - separate loops
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Next Generation Combine CO2 and TC functions
✼ Structured sorbents for low pressure drop and longevity
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Outline
• Design Objectives of Atmosphere Revitalization
• Reliability
• Low Power
• Loop Closure
• ISS CO2 Removal
• Low Power CO2 Removal System
• Next Generation Atmosphere Revitalization
• QUESTIONS