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Experimental Study Of An In-Flight Air Separation Device
Bizzarri, Didier; Hendrick, Patrick; Heyen, Georges et al.
2005In AIAA/CIRA 13th International Space Planes and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies Conference
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Keywords :
LOX collection; ACES; cryogenic heat transfert; Centrifugal distillation; Mass transfer; Liquid-gas contactor; Liquid hydrogen; Preliminary design; Space launcher
Abstract :
[en] Intending to provide in-flight Oxygen Collection capability to new launchers, a subscale model of a centrifugally enhanced air distillation unit is under development. The vehicle we foresee for this application is described elsewhere, the present paper concentrating only on the technological and experimental aspects. While the test setup has already been shown to be able to provide the adequate cooling power, the rig is still under construction. The experimental and technical aspects include choices and main trade-offs that had to be made during the design process. Of particular interest are the stainless steel all welded heat exchangers allowing for deep cooling and liquefaction of air from the main compressor and dryers. Specifically, developed hardware is described in details. On the test rig side, design of the rotating cryogenic separator is explained, including mechanical aspects, heat management and sealing. The whole system has modes of operation allowing, among other parameters, to explore various air compositions and mass flows rates on the gaseous and liquid sides. Perspectives are given for the testing of the separator.
Disciplines :
Aerospace & aeronautics engineering
Author, co-author :
Bizzarri, Didier
Hendrick, Patrick
Heyen, Georges ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de chimie appliquée > LASSC (Labo d'analyse et synthèse des systèmes chimiques)
Ngendakumana, Philippe ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Thermotechnique
Language :
English
Title :
Experimental Study Of An In-Flight Air Separation Device
Publication date :
May 2005
Event name :
AIAA/CIRA 13th International Space Planes and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies Conference
Event place :
Capua, Italy
Event date :
du 16 mai 2005 au 20 mai 2005
Audience :
International
Main work title :
AIAA/CIRA 13th International Space Planes and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies Conference
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
Funders :
ASE - Agence Spatiale Européenne [FR]
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