Accession Number:

ADA061531

Title:

Environmental Test and Evaluation of a Molecular Sieve On-Board Oxygen Generation System

Descriptive Note:

Phase rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTERPA AIRCRAFT AND CREW SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

Personal Author(s):

• Lamb, Matthew J.
• Routzahn, Richard L.

Report Date:

1978-08-25

Pagination or Media Count:

45.0

Abstract:

Because of the high support costs, increase in aircraft down time, and hazards associated with the use of liquid oxygen, development has been progressing on On-Board Oxygen Generation Systems which have the capability of meeting the requirements of a two man open loop breathing schedule. An evaluation program was conducted on an oxygen generator utilizing the molecular sieve concept of nitrogen absorption. The system was developed to establish unit performance in the environment anticipated during in flight operation. Oxygen concentration has been evaluated as a function of inlet air pressure.

Descriptors:

• *GAS GENERATING SYSTEMS
• *MOLECULAR SIEVES
• *OXYGEN GENERATORS
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• FLIGHT TESTING
• NITROGEN
• ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
• AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT
• ABSORPTION
• INLETS
• AIR PRESSURE
• BREATHING GASES

Subject Categories:

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment
• Life Support Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE