2016-07-282016-07-282016-07-10ICES_2016_287http://hdl.handle.net/2346/67644United StatesNASA KSCNASAEngineering Services Contract, NASA Kennedy Space CenterAscentech Enterprises Inc.302ICES302: Physio-chemical Life Support- Air Revitalization Systems -Technology and Process DevelopmentVienna, AustriaPaul E. Hintze, Applied Science Branch, Kennedy Space Center, USAAnthony C. Muscatello, Applied Science Branch, Kennedy Space Center, USATracy L. Gibson, Engineering Services Contract, Kennedy Space Center, USAJames G. Captain, Engineering Services Contract, Kennedy Space Center, USAGriffin M. Lunn, Engineering Services Contract, Kennedy Space Center, USARobert W. Devor, Engineering Services Contract, Kennedy Space Center, USABrint Bauer, Engineering Services Contract, Kennedy Space Center, USASteve Parks, Engineering Services Contract, Kennedy Space Center, USAOxygen recovery from respiratory carbon dioxide is an important aspect of human spaceflight. Methods exist to sequester the carbon dioxide, but production of oxygen needs further development. The current International Space Station Carbon Dioxide Reduction System (CRS) uses the Sabatier reaction to produce water (and ultimately breathing air). Oxygen recovery is limited to 50% because half of the hydrogen used in the Sabatier reactor is lost as methane, which is vented overboard. The Bosch reaction, which converts carbon dioxide to oxygen and solid carbon is capable of recovering all the oxygen from carbon dioxide, and is a promising alternative to the Sabatier reaction. However, the last reaction in the cycle, the Boudouard reaction, produces solid carbon and the resulting carbon buildup eventually fouls the nickel or iron catalyst, reducing reactor life and increasing consumables. To minimize this fouling and increase efficiency, a number of self-cleaning catalyst designs have been created. This paper will describe recent results evaluating the designs.application/pdfengoxygen recoveryclosed loop life supportair revitalizationPresentation