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

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