The reduction of CO2 is one of the steps in closing the oxygen loop for long-duration manned space missions. Several units utilizing the Bosch process, which catalytically reduces CO2 with hydrogen, have been built and operated during the past decade. Each contributed substantial information affecting subsequent designs. Early challenges were primarily concerned with carbon control, materials durability, and reliability of reaction initiation. These were followed by concern about power consumption, expendable weight, volume, and process rate control. Suitable materials and techniques for carbon containment and process reliability have been demonstrated. Power requirements have been reduced by almost an order of magnitude. Methods for significant reductions in expendable weight and volume have been developed. The technology is at a state of maturity directly applicable to designs for space missions. (Kursetz)
A mature Bosch CO2 reduction technology
Die Vervollkommnung der Bosch-Technologie zur Kohlendioxidreduktion
ASME-Papers ; 1-8
1976
8 Seiten, 7 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 11 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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