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Descamp, V. A.

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NASA NTRS1974

Development of a filter regeneration system for advanced spacecraft fluid systems

The development of a filter regeneration system for efficiently cleaning fluid particulate filters is presented. Based on a backflush/jet impingement technique, the regeneration system demonstrated a cleaning efficiency of 98.7 to 100%. The operating principles and design features are discussed with emphasis on the primary system components that include a regenerable filter, vortex particle separator, and zero-g particle trap. Techniques and equipment used for ground and zero-g performance tests are described. Test results and conclusions, as well as possible areas for commercial application, are included.

Behrend, A. F., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Universal stowage module for future space exploration

The design effort to develop, design, and fabricate a prototype Universal Stowage Module with universal restraints that are readily adaptable for most sizes and shapes of items that would be launched into space and returned aboard shuttle payloads is presented.

Descamp, V. A.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Backflushing system rapidly cleans fluid filters

Self contained unit can backflush filter elements in fraction of the time expended by presently used equipment. This innovation may be of interest to manufacturers of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as to chemical, food, processing, and filter manufacturing industries.

Descamp, V. A.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Tool carrier

Flexible fingers meshed together in hinged container secure working tools and parts around waist or thigh of workman. Hairbrush-like fingers across carrier interior allow tool placement from top or bottom without visual coordination.

Descamp, V. A.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Regenerative particulate filter development

Development, design, and fabrication of a prototype filter regeneration unit for regenerating clean fluid particle filter elements by using a backflush/jet impingement technique are reported. Development tests were also conducted on a vortex particle separator designed for use in zero gravity environment. A maintainable filter was designed, fabricated and tested that allows filter element replacement without any leakage or spillage of system fluid. Also described are spacecraft fluid system design and filter maintenance techniques with respect to inflight maintenance for the space shuttle and space station.

Descamp, V. A.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Inflight maintenance - Design for the future.

Extensive studies in the field of in-flight maintenance are reviewed. The progress made in this technology, and the design considerations essential for meeting the constraints imposed by a manned space mission lasting several years are outlined. Concepts for the design and packaging of maintainable systems are described. The requirement of full redundancy, with capability to perform in-flight maintenance, to provide reliability in long-duration missions is demonstrated from a reliability analysis.

Descamp, V. A.↗