Life Support - Revision history

Patrickpowns: /* Providing Oxygen */ naturaly-naturally

2011-09-01T02:50:42Z

‎Providing Oxygen: naturaly-naturally

IronyFail: Adding ENG SYS Category

2010-06-09T16:47:43Z

Adding ENG SYS Category

AeinSilverwolf: Changed italics to bold.

2008-09-22T01:35:09Z

Changed italics to bold.

TheKillerRabbit: Removed from Category:Habitat Systems (belongs in subcategory)

2007-05-06T15:58:29Z

Removed from Category:Habitat Systems (belongs in subcategory)

Foo1: /* Providing Oxygen */

2006-05-05T19:05:20Z

‎Providing Oxygen

Foo1: minor edits

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Foo1 at 23:55, 15 April 2006

2006-04-15T23:55:06Z

Foo1 at 23:54, 15 April 2006

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 ==Providing Oxygen==
-The life support system obtains its supply of oxygen from the fusion reactor fuel. The fusion reactor aboard the [[AYSE Drive]] uses hydrogen as fuel. This hydrogen is stored in the form of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is kept under pressure. Unlike water, hydrogen peroxide decomposes naturaly into hydrogen and oxygen without the need for energy-consuming electrolysis. The resulting hydrogen is then fed into the fusion reactor whereas the oxygen is fed into the life support system.
+The life support system obtains its supply of oxygen from the fusion reactor fuel. The fusion reactor aboard the [[AYSE Drive]] uses hydrogen as fuel. This hydrogen is stored in the form of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is kept under pressure. Unlike water, hydrogen peroxide decomposes naturally into hydrogen and oxygen without the need for energy-consuming electrolysis. The resulting hydrogen is then fed into the fusion reactor whereas the oxygen is fed into the life support system.
 Using this system eliminates the need for the refrigeration, which is needed to store liquid oxygen and hydrogen separately. We also eliminate the need to expend great amounts of energy in breaking up water to provide hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis.

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	To provide gravity while on its own, the [[habitat]] puts itself in a barrel roll, and the resulting centrifugal force provides enough gravity for the [[astronauts]] to function. While traveling with the [[AYSE Drive]], the constant acceleration provides gravity through the inertia of the astronauts and the habitat.		To provide gravity while on its own, the [[habitat]] puts itself in a barrel roll, and the resulting centrifugal force provides enough gravity for the [[astronauts]] to function. While traveling with the [[AYSE Drive]], the constant acceleration provides gravity through the inertia of the astronauts and the habitat.
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 ==Purpose==
-The ''life support systems'' are designed to maintain a habitable and comfortable environment for the [[Astronauts]] inside the [[Habitat]]. To fulfill this task, the life support system must do several things:
+The '''life support systems''' are designed to maintain a habitable and comfortable environment for the [[Astronauts]] inside the [[Habitat]]. To fulfill this task, the life support system must do several things:
 * Provide oxygen

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 ==Providing Oxygen==
-The life support system obtains its supply of oxygen from the fusion reactor fuel. The fusion reactor aboard the [[AYSE Drive]] uses hydrogen as fuel. This hydrogen is stored in the form of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is kept under pressure. Unlike water, hydrogen peroxide decomposes naturaly without the need for energy-consuming electrolysis. The resulting hydrogen is then fed into the fusion reactor whereas the oxygen is fed into the life support system.
+The life support system obtains its supply of oxygen from the fusion reactor fuel. The fusion reactor aboard the [[AYSE Drive]] uses hydrogen as fuel. This hydrogen is stored in the form of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is kept under pressure. Unlike water, hydrogen peroxide decomposes naturaly into hydrogen and oxygen without the need for energy-consuming electrolysis. The resulting hydrogen is then fed into the fusion reactor whereas the oxygen is fed into the life support system.
-Using this system eliminates the need for the refrigeration, which is needed to store liquid oxygen and hydrogen separately. We also eliminate the need to expend great amounts of energy in breaking up water to provide hydrogen and oxygen.
+Using this system eliminates the need for the refrigeration, which is needed to store liquid oxygen and hydrogen separately. We also eliminate the need to expend great amounts of energy in breaking up water to provide hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis.
 ==Removing Carbon Dioxide==

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 A life support system that provides oxygen is no good unless it can remove the carbon dioxide produces by the human body. Since carbon dioxide scrubbers have too short a lifespan to last the duration of a mission, a new way of removing carbon dioxide was needed. Carbon dioxide is removed by way of a cryogenic scrubber. The air is circulated through pipes chilled by a refrigerant at -78ºC. This causes the carbon dioxide to liquefy while leaving the other gases in a gaseous state. This liquid carbon dioxide is then gathered up and evacuated.
-The carbon dioxide gas is disposed of in one of two ways. It can be transformed into methane using the extreme heat of the fusion reactor coolant and some extra hydrogen fuel. This methane is then used to power the thrusters that maneuver the [[Habitat]]. Alternatively, the gas can be ionized and fed into the plasma drives to provide extra thrust, in the manner of an afterburner.
+The carbon dioxide gas is disposed of in one of two ways. It can be transformed into methane using the extreme heat of the fusion reactor coolant and some extra hydrogen fuel. This methane is then used to power the puffer jets that maneuver the [[Habitat]]. Alternatively, the gas can be ionized and fed into the plasma drives to provide extra thrust, like an afterburner.
 ==Temperature Control==
-To maintain a constant temperature in space, the habitat is coated with a special white paint. This gives the [[Habitat]] an exceptionally high albedo and reflects about 80% of all heat radiation. To affect the temperature of the [[habitat]] in a more active way, reactor coolant can be pumped through tubes embedded in the habitat walls to provide heat; and refrigerant from the cryogenic scrubbed is used to cool down the [[habitat]] further.
+To maintain a constant temperature in space, the habitat is coated with a special white paint. This gives the [[Habitat]] an exceptionally high albedo and reflects about 80% of all heat radiation. To affect the temperature of the [[habitat]] in a more active way, reactor coolant can be pumped through tubes embedded in the habitat walls to provide heat; and refrigerant from the cryogenic carbon dioxide scrubber is used to cool down the [[habitat]] further.
 ==Radiation Protection==

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 ==Purpose==
-The life suport systems are designed to maintain a habitable and comfortable environment for the [[Astronauts]] inside the [[Habitat]]. To fulfil this task; the life suport system must do several things
+The ''life support systems'' are designed to maintain a habitable and comfortable environment for the [[Astronauts]] inside the [[Habitat]]. To fulfill this task, the life support system must do several things:
 * Provide oxygen
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 * Provide gravity
-since the missions undertaken by the [[OCESS]] cover much more distance than those of other space agencies, the environmental systems must be able to keep working ofr long stretchs of time without need of maintanence or resupply. Also, to minimize weight, these systems must be small and require the least amount of supplies as possible.
+Since the [[Mission|missions]] undertaken by the [[OCESS]] cover much more distance than those of other space agencies, the environmental systems must be able to keep working for long stretchs of time without need of maintenence or resupply. Also, to minimize weight, these systems must be small and consume the least amount of supplies possible.
 ==Providing Oxygen==
-The life support system obtains it's supply of oxygen from the fusion reactor fuel. The fussion reactor onboard the [[AYSE Drive]] uses hydrogen as fuel. This hydrgoen is stored in the form of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is kept under pressure. Unlike water, hydrogen peroxide decomposes naturaly witghout the need for energy-consuming electrolysis. The resulting hydrogen is then fed into the fusion reactor whereas the oxygen is fed into the life support system.
+The life support system obtains its supply of oxygen from the fusion reactor fuel. The fusion reactor aboard the [[AYSE Drive]] uses hydrogen as fuel. This hydrogen is stored in the form of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is kept under pressure. Unlike water, hydrogen peroxide decomposes naturaly without the need for energy-consuming electrolysis. The resulting hydrogen is then fed into the fusion reactor whereas the oxygen is fed into the life support system.
-Using this system eliminates the need for the refridgeration, which is needed to store liquid oxygen and hydrogen sepperately. We also eliminate the need to expend great amounts of energy in breaking up water to provide hydrogen and oxygen.
+Using this system eliminates the need for the refrigeration, which is needed to store liquid oxygen and hydrogen separately. We also eliminate the need to expend great amounts of energy in breaking up water to provide hydrogen and oxygen.
 ==Removing Carbon Dioxide==
-A life support system that provides oxygen is no good unless it can remove the carbon dioxide produces by the human body. Since carbon dioxide scrubbers have to short a lifespan to last the duration of a mission, a new way of removing carbon dioxide was needed. Carbon dioxide is removed by way of a cryogenic srcubber. The air is circulated through pipes chilled by a refridgerant at -78 degrees. This causes the carbon dioxide to liquify while leaving the other gasses in a gaseous state. This liquid carbon dioxide is then gathered up and disposed of.
+A life support system that provides oxygen is no good unless it can remove the carbon dioxide produces by the human body. Since carbon dioxide scrubbers have too short a lifespan to last the duration of a mission, a new way of removing carbon dioxide was needed. Carbon dioxide is removed by way of a cryogenic scrubber. The air is circulated through pipes chilled by a refrigerant at -78ºC. This causes the carbon dioxide to liquefy while leaving the other gases in a gaseous state. This liquid carbon dioxide is then gathered up and evacuated.
-The carbon dioxide gas is disposed of in one of two ways. It can either be transformed into methane using the extream heat of the fusion reactor coolant and some extra hydrogen fuel. this methane is then used to power the puffer jets that maneuver the [[Habitat]]. Alternativly, the gas could be ionized and fed into the plasma drives to provide extra thrust; sort of like an afterburner.
+The carbon dioxide gas is disposed of in one of two ways. It can be transformed into methane using the extreme heat of the fusion reactor coolant and some extra hydrogen fuel. This methane is then used to power the thrusters that maneuver the [[Habitat]]. Alternatively, the gas can be ionized and fed into the plasma drives to provide extra thrust, in the manner of an afterburner.
 ==Temperature Control==
-To maintain a constant temperature in space, the habitat is coated with a special white paint. This gives the [[Habitat]] an exceptionaly high albedo and reflects about 80% of all heat radiation. To affect the temperature of the [[habitat]] is a more active way, reactor coolant can be pumped through tubes embeded in the habitat walls to provide heat; and refridgerant from the cryogenic scrubbed is used to cool down the hab.
+To maintain a constant temperature in space, the habitat is coated with a special white paint. This gives the [[Habitat]] an exceptionally high albedo and reflects about 80% of all heat radiation. To affect the temperature of the [[habitat]] in a more active way, reactor coolant can be pumped through tubes embedded in the habitat walls to provide heat; and refrigerant from the cryogenic scrubbed is used to cool down the [[habitat]] further.
 ==Radiation Protection==
-See main article [[Hull construction]]
+{{main|Hull construction}}
+The [[Hull plating]] of the [[habitat]] can be polarized, thereby repelling most types of radiation. Since polarizing the plating requires a lot of energy, the plating will only be polarized during severe ion storms. Normaly, the habitat walls are sufficiently insulated to stop most radiation.
-The [[Hull plating]] of the [[habitat]] can be polarized; thereby repelling most types of radiation. Since polarizing the plating requires a lot of energy, the plating will only be polarized during severe ion storms. Normaly, the habitat walls are sufficiantly insulated to stop most radiation.
 ==Artificial Gravity==
+{{main|Artificial Gravity}}
-See main article [[Artificial Gravity]]
+To provide gravity while on its own, the [[habitat]] puts itself in a barrel roll, and the resulting centrifugal force provides enough gravity for the [[astronauts]] to function. While traveling with the [[AYSE Drive]], the constant acceleration provides gravity through the inertia of the astronauts and the habitat.
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-To provide gravity while on it's own, the [[habitat]] puts itself in a barrel role and the resulting centrefugal force provides enough gravity for the [[astronauts]] to function. While traveling wit hthe [[AYSE Drive]], the constant acceleration provides gravity through the inertia of the astronauts and the habitat.

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