Lunar Module Environmental Control Subsystem

690619

02/01/1969

Event
Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting
Authors Abstract
Content
The lunar module environmental control subsystem provides life support functions, active cooling for the heat loads, and water and oxygen. Featured designs include brushless d-c motors, water sublimators, water-gas centrifugal separators, and cold rail electronics cooling. Testing proceeded incrementally from component development through flight vehicle vacuum chamber demonstrations. Major developments required were the water sublimators, water-gas centrifugal separators, oxygen pressure regulators, and iodine-water compatibility with the system. The flight records of the lunar module environmental control subsystem have been satisfactory.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/690619
Pages
9
Citation
Gillen, R., Elliot, F., and Wilde, R., "Lunar Module Environmental Control Subsystem," SAE Technical Paper 690619, 1969, https://doi.org/10.4271/690619.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1969
Product Code
690619
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English