This paper presents the results of a program to develop the next generation Vapor Phase Catalytic Ammonia Removal (VPCAR) system. VPCAR is a spacecraft water recycling system designed by NASA and constructed by Water Reuse Technology Inc. The technology has been identified by NASA to be the next generation water recycling system [1]. It is designed specifically for a Mars transit vehicle mission.This paper provides a description of the process and an evaluation of the performance of the new system. The equivalent system mass (ESM) is calculated and compared to the existing state-of-the art. A description of the contracting mechanism used to construct the new system is also provided.
The Development of the Vapor Phase Catalytic Ammonia Removal (VPCAR) Engineering Development Unit
Sae Technical Papers
International Conference On Environmental Systems ; 2004
19.07.2004
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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