Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jan 2002
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IAF abstracts, 34th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, The Second World Space Congress, held 10-19 October, 2002 in Houston, TX, USA.,
Computer Science
Scientific paper
A newer concept in ISRU is presented. Having thoroughly studied the principal alternative for carbon di-oxide electrolysis in the Martial atmosphere, we explore here the possible alternative of molten carbonate fuel cell, operated in reverse; one of its requirements, namely carbon di-oxide atmosphere makes it admirably suited for Mars. Since its operating temperature is hundreds of degrees lower than its competitor's, and since it is mechanically (or thermally) not fragile, it stands to reason that it is a superior system. The fundamental governing equations are formulated and are recognized to be highly nonlinear, mainly because of the source term which is of the Arrhenius form. A closed form analytical solution is obtained in the practical limit of large activation energies, through the use of matched asymptotic expansions. The full system is described in detail and is seen to be capable of energy-rich operations for short terms.
Ramohalli Kumar
Voecks Gerald
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