Center Innovation Fund: JSC CIF
Integrated LOX / LCH4: A Unifying Technology for Future Exploration, Year 2
Project Description
Year 2 of this project will demonstrate closed loop SOFC operation, including: oxygen recirculation to increase the efficiency and reactant utilization of the system, a steam methane reformer to incrase the hydrogen content of the fuel stream, and a study into hot CO2 removal, which will improve the life of the fuel cell.
More »Anticipated Benefits
An integrated, closed loop propulsion and power system can be used in large-scale ISRU long-term testing. Further, a scaled and packaged power/propulsion system could be flown on a sounding rocket to complete the first in-space test of LOX/CH4 propulsion and the first in-space test of an integrated power and propulsion system utilizing common commodities.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
|
Kennedy Space Center
(KSC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Kennedy Space Center, Florida |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Texas
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