The paper deals with possible performance enhancement of the system for water reclamation from urine based on a principle of atmospheric distillation. It is shown by way of example using the system operating on Mir that the introduction of heat energy recuperation, an increase in heat-and-mass transfer efficiency on evaporation and the optimization of the air flowrate in the distillation cycle allow a rise in the capacity of the distillation assembly and a reduction in specific energy. The system outfitted with a rotary evaporator/separator and a thermoelectric heat pump is reviewed. The design and experimental data verify the feasibility and benefits of the system updating.
Problems of developing systems for water reclamation from urine for perspective space stations
Probleme der Systementwicklung für die Wasseraufbereitung aus Harn für künftige Raumstationen
SAE Technical Papers ; 1-5
1996
5 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 5 Quellen
Conference paper
English
Problems of Developing Systems for Water Reclamation from Urine for Perspective Space Stations
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