Accession Number:

AD0626588

Title:

DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF ATMOSPHERIC CONTAMINANTS IN SUBMARINES

Descriptive Note:

Research and development rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVY MARINE ENGINEERING LAB ANNAPOLIS MD

Personal Author(s):

• Calvert, W. R.

Report Date:

1966-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

Abstract:

Studies in the development of an improved catalytic oxidation process reveal that polluted air causes other problems along with the corrosion which has been experienced in submarines. COH2 Burner troubles are explained by data showing inhibition of Hopcalite due to adsorption of CO2 and organic halides and showing catalyst granules turning to dust because of thermal fracture. Minimization of air pollutants is necessary, and preprocessing to remove certain materials before the catalytic oxidation is a necessary part of air purification.

Descriptors:

• *AIR
• *LIFE SPAN(BIOLOGY)
• ADSORPTION
• HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS
• OXIDATION
• CATALYSTS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering
• Life Support Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE