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Energy Efficient Microlith®-based Catalytic Reactor and Recuperator for Air Quality Control Applications
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) and NASA – Marshall (MSFC) have been developing, characterizing, and optimizing high temperature catalytic oxidizers (HTCO) based on PCI’s patented Microlith® technology to meet the ...
NASA Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) Technology Development and Maturation for Exploration: 2015 to 2016 Overview
(46th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2016-07-10)
Over the last year, NASA has continued to refine the understanding and prioritization of technology gaps that must be closed in order to achieve Evolvable Mars Campaign objectives. These efforts are reflected in updates ...
Evaluation of a Candidate Trace Contaminant Control Subsystem Architecture: The High Velocity, Low Aspect Ratio (HVLA) Adsorption Process
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
Traditional gas-phase trace contaminant control adsorption process flow is constrained as required to maintain high contaminant single-pass adsorption efficiency. Specifically, the bed superficial velocity is controlled ...
A Simple Model to Estimate the Hydroxyl Radical Concentration and Associated DMSD Production Rates from Volatile Methyl Siloxanes in the ISS Atmosphere
(48th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2018-07-08)
Volatile methyl siloxane (VMS) compound reaction with hydroxyl radicals (·OH) in the International Space Station (ISS) cabin atmosphere to form dimethylsilanediol (DMSD) has been proposed as a dominant reaction pathway by ...
Effect of Particle Size on Adsorptive Capacity in Granular Activated Carbon Sorbents
(50th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/12/2021)
Candidate sorbents for air revitalization aboard the International Space Station (ISS) include impregnated activated carbons for NH3 removal and activated carbons for trace contaminant removal. A rapid method for determining ...
Exploration Mission Particulate Matter Filtration Technology Performance Testing in a Simulated Spacecraft Cabin Ventilation System
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
Human deep space exploration missions will require advances in long-life, low maintenance airborne particulate matter filtration technology. As one of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) developments ...
NASA Environmental Control and Life Support Technology Development and Maturation for Exploration: 2019 to 2020 Overview
(2020 International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2020-07-31)
During 2019 and 2020, NASA’s Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) technology development projects have taken vital steps toward establishing readiness for the next generation of human space exploration missions. ...
Dynamic Modeling of Gaseous Multicomponent Trace Contaminant Adsorption
(49th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2019-06-07)
Activated carbon is a porous material in the Trace Contaminant Control (TCC) system that physically adsorbs volatile organic compounds generated within spacecraft and spacesuit environments. Several isotherm models exist ...
A Discussion of Integrated Life Support and In Situ Resource Utilization Architectures for Mars Surface Missions
(48th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2018-07-08)
Life support on the International Space Station is made possible by a combination of technologies to ensure the availability of clean water and air for the crew. Resources, including water and oxygen, are partially recovered ...
NASA Environmental Control and Life Support Technology Development and Maturation for Exploration: 2018 to 2019 Overview
(49th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2019-07-07)
NASA’s Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) technology development projects have reached important milestones in 2018 and 2019, that represent vital steps toward establishing readiness for the next generation of ...