Compact Regenerative Blower

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-20035
Published July 01, 2014 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
Language:
  • English

The regenerative blower provides air flow through structures or systems that have relatively high flow resistance. Specifically, the regenerative blower was designed to provide a flow of ventilation gas through a spacesuit and its portable life support system (PLSS). Since the ventilation gas is primarily oxygen, fire prevention is a critical design requirement.