Assessment of the Vapor Phase Catalytic Ammonia Removal (VPCAR) Technology at the MSFC ECLS Test Facility 2007-01-3036
The Vapor Phase Catalytic Ammonia Removal (VPCAR) technology has been previously discussed as a viable option for the Exploration Water Recovery System. This technology integrates a phase change process with catalytic oxidation in the vapor phase to produce potable water from exploration mission wastewaters. A developmental prototype VPCAR was designed, built and tested under funding provided by a National Research Announcement (NRA) project. The core technology, a Wiped Film Rotating Device (WFRD) was provided by Water Reuse Technologies under the NRA, whereas Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International performed the hardware integration and acceptance test of the system. Personnel at the Ames Research Center performed initial systems test of the VPCAR using ersatz solutions. To assess the viability of this hardware for Exploration Life Support (ELS) applications, the hardware has been modified and tested at the MSFC ECLS Test Facility. This paper summarizes the hardware modifications and test results and provides an assessment of this technology for the ELS application.
Citation: Tomes, K., Long, D., Carter, L., and Flynn, M., "Assessment of the Vapor Phase Catalytic Ammonia Removal (VPCAR) Technology at the MSFC ECLS Test Facility," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-3036, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-3036. Download Citation
Author(s):
Kristin Tomes, David Long, Layne Carter, Michael Flynn
Affiliated:
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA Ames Research Center
Pages: 17
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Water reclamation
Water quality
Test facilities
Hardware
Research and development
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