Technical Paper
Summary of Static Feed Water Electrolysis Technology Developments and Applications for the Space Station and Beyond
1990-07-01
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The Static Feed Electrolyzer is one of the key technologies that are needed for meeting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission needs/goals for the near-term Space Station Freedom Program and future advanced missions such as Lunar Bases and Mars explorations. Oxygen and hydrogen are essential not only for the survival of humans in space but also for efficient and economical operation of various space systems. The Static Feed Electrolyzer technology is a very efficient tool for generating oxygen and hydrogen for various applications including propulsion, energy storage, life support and oxygen recharge for Extravehicular Activity. Life Systems, Inc., in conjunction with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has been developing an alkaline-based Static Feed Electrolyzer. During the development of the water electrolysis technology over the past 20 years, an extensive engineering and scientific data base has been assembled.