Atmosphere-generating system
Electrolytic conversion of hydrazine and water in low-pressure tanks to life-support atmosphere requires lighter weight equipment than high-pressure or cryogenic storage techniques.
Mahan, R. E.↗
Engineering topics
Mahan, R. E.
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The development of a non-cryogenic nitrogen/oxygen supply system
A hydrazine/water electrolysis process system module design was fabricated and tested to demonstrate component and module performance. This module is capable of providing both the metabolic oxygen for crew needs and the oxygen and nitrogen for spacecraft leak makeup. The component designs evolved through previous R and D efforts, and were fabricated and tested individually and then were assembled into a complete module which was successfully tested for 1000 hours to demonstrate integration of the individual components. A survey was made of hydrazine sensor technology and a cell math model was derived.
Greenough, B. M.↗