Title

Design And Development Of Regenerative Carbon Dioxide Sorbers

Date

1962

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

AMRL TDR 62-135

Creator

Chandler, Horace W.

McDonald, Eugene

Pollara, Frank Z.

Walden, George

Corporate Author

Isomet Corp Oakland NJ

Laboratory

Life Support Systems Laboratory

Extent

49

Identifier

AD0293224

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-7909

DoD Project

6373

DoD Task

637302

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Distribution Conflict

No

Cover Price

1.25

Abstract

On the basis of a survey the two most potentially valuable regenerable carbon dioxide sorption systems, molecular sieves and silver oxide preparations, were selected for laboratory investigation. The 5A molecular sieve removed carbon dioxide from air containing 1 volume percent carbon dioxide, provided that water vapor was first removed from the air. At a flow rate of 500 cc/min. of this aire through a 1-inch diameter column containing 100 grams of 5A molecular sieve, the bed picked up about 3 grams of carbon dioxide before carbon dioxide was detectable in the column effluent. Under identical oprating conditions, a 100-gram bed containing a silver oxide preparation picked up about 8 or 9 grams of carbon dioxide. Water vapor in the air is necessary for efficient utilization of the silver oxide. Both the 5 A molecular sieve and the silver oxide preparation are regenerable, but regeneration of the silver oxide occurs at a lower temperature.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1962-11

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource