Computer Science
Scientific paper
Feb 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992lmt..sympq....b&link_type=abstract
In Arizona Univ., Proceedings of the Lunar Materials Technology Symposium 13 p (SEE N93-27956 10-91)
Computer Science
Construction, Electrochemistry, Fuel Cells, Heat Sinks, High Vacuum, Lunar Landing, Lunar Resources, Metals, Microgravity, Extraterrestrial Radiation, Heat Sources, Radiant Heating
Scientific paper
Existing procedures for design of electrochemical plants can be used for design of lunar processes taking into consideration the differences in environmental conditions. These differences include: 1/6 Earth gravity, high vacuum, solar electrical and heat source, space radiation heat sink, long days and nights, and different availability and economics of materials, energy, and labor. Techniques have already been developed for operation of relatively small scale hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell systems used in the U.S. lunar landing program. Design and operation of lunar aqueous electrolytic process plants appears to be within the state-of-the-art. Finding or developing compatible materials for construction and designing of fused-magma metal winning cells will present a real engineering challenge.
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