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Assessment of the Technical Readiness of the Vapor Phase Catalytic Ammonia Removal Process
Technical Paper
2000-01-2287
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper provides an assessment of the technical readiness of the Vapor Phase Catalytic Ammonia Removal Process (VPCAR). The VPCAR technology is a fully regenerative water recycling technology designed specifically for applications such as a near term Mars exploration mission.
The VPCAR technology is a highly integrated distillation/catalytic oxidation based water processor. It is designed to accept a combined wastewater stream (urine, condensate, and hygiene) and produces potable water in a single process step which requires no regularly scheduled re-supply or maintenance for a 3 year mission. The technology is designed to be modular and to fit into a volume comparable to a single International Space Station Rack (when sized for a crew of 6).
This paper provides a description of the VPCAR technology and a summary of the current performance of the technology. Also provided are the results of two separate NASA sponsored system trade studies which investigated the potential payback of further development of the VPCAR technology.
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Flynn, M. and Borchers, B., "Assessment of the Technical Readiness of the Vapor Phase Catalytic Ammonia Removal Process," SAE Technical Paper 2000-01-2287, 2000, https://doi.org/10.4271/2000-01-2287.Also In
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