[Overall design and proof-test of an integrated environmental control and life support system (ECLSS) for demonstration and verification].
Objective. To test and demonstrate embryonic form of our future space station ECLSS, which will also form an advanced research and test ground facility. Method. The following functions of the system were tested and demonstrated: integrated solid amine CO2 collection and concentration, Sabatier CO2 reduction, urine processing thermoelectric integrated membrane evaporation, solid polymer water electrolysis O2 generation, concentrated ventilation, temperature and humidity control, the measurement and control system, and other non-regenerative techniques. All of these were demonstrated in a sealed adiabatic module, and passed the proof-tests. Result. The principal technical requirements of the system and each regenerative subsystem were met. The integration of system general and each subsystem was successful, and the partial closed loop of the system's integration has been realized basically. Conclusion. The reasonableness of the project design was verified, and the major system technical requirements were satisfied. The suitability and harmonization among system general and each subsystem were good, the system operated normally, and the parameters measured were correct.
Rui
Jia-bai
JB
Institute of Space Medico-Engineering, Beijing, China.
Zheng
Chuan-xian
CX
Zeng
Qing-tang
QT
D000588:Amines; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry; D018504:Ecological Systems, Closed; D004572:Electrolysis; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D008021:Life Support Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000737:chemistry; D013026:Space Flight / Q000295:instrumentation*; D018511:Systems Integration; D014556:Urine; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid / Q000379:methods; D018505:Waste Management / Q000379:methods*; D014867:Water
D000588:Amines; D014867:Water; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen