Legacy ECLSS kinetic filtration fails in microgravity, leaving biological exhaust suspended as a high-velocity micro-abrasive.

​We formalize the degradation mechanics of elastomer seals. By defining mathematical shear stress boundaries, we map the exact cause of catastrophic pressure-seal failure across airlocks and thermal exchangers.

​Mechanical Tribology of Elastomer Failure:

https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/XREJA

​@space @engineering #Aerospace #Tribology #ECLSS #SpaceHardware ​#Microgravity #Materials

Legacy ECLSS kinetic filtration fails in microgravity, leaving biological exhaust suspended as a high-velocity micro-abrasive.
​We formalize the degradation mechanics of elastomer seals. By defining mathematical shear stress boundaries, we map the exact cause of catastrophic pressure-seal failure across airlocks and thermal exchangers.

Mechanical Tribology of Elastomer Failure:

https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/XREJA

​@space @engineering #Aerospace #Tribology #ECLSS ​#SpaceHardware ​#Microgravity ​#Materials

À bord de l'ISS : un système de récupération d'eau pour la rendre consommable

"l’objectif de la NASA était de récupérer environ 98% de l’eau initiale. Ce jalon vient d’être franchi grâce au système ECLSS"

#ECLSS #UPA #WPA

https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/water_recovery_milestone