Compensation for Nitrogen Loss in the Atmosphere of a Hermetically Sealed Inhabited Object

A. V. Levchenko; O. G. Artem’ev; N. A. Lavrov; A. A. Kazakova; Yu. V. Nikiforov; M. A. Bilalov

doi:10.1007/s10556-019-00558-0

Compensation for Nitrogen Loss in the Atmosphere of a Hermetically Sealed Inhabited Object

Authors: Levchenko A.V.¹, Artem’ev O.G.², Lavrov N.A.², Kazakova A.A.², Nikiforov Y.V.², Bilalov M.A.²
Affiliations:
1. S. P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia
2. N. E. Bauman Moscow State Technical University
Issue: Vol 54, No 11-12 (2019)
Pages: 831-834
Section: Article
URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0009-2355/article/view/236428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10556-019-00558-0
ID: 236428

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The causes of gaseous nitrogen (N₂ ) losses from the atmosphere of an inhabited space station and the methods for restoring the atmospheric composition are reviewed. The desirability of delivering compressed gaseous and solid N₂ to the station is shown. Expressions for calculating the amount of N₂ required for delivery to the space station are given. The refrigeration capacity of compressed and gaseous N₂ for thermostatting electronic devices is estimated.