Accumulation and subsequent compression of carbon dioxide that is removed from space cabin are two important processes involved in a closed-loop air revitalization scheme of the International Space Station (ISS). The 4-Bed Molecular Sieve (4BMS) of ISS currently operates in an open loop mode without a compressor. This paper reports the integrated 4BMS and liquid-cooled TSAC testing conducted during the period of March 3 to April 18, 2003. The TSAC prototype was developed at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC)'. The 4BMS was modified to a functionally flight-like pondition at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) . Testing was conducted at MSFC. The paper provides details of the TSAC operation at various COS loadings and corresponding performance of CDRA.
Integrated Testing of a 4-Bed Molecular Sieve and a Temperature-Swing Adsorption Compressor for Closed-Loop Air Revitalization
2004
14 pages
Report
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English
SAE Technical Papers | 2004
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