Supported amines have been identified as potential regenerable sorbents that maximize
capture of CO
2 andwater vapor while minimizing regeneration power requirements for long duration human spa
ce flightappli
cations. In this study, the parameters governing the effi
cien
cy of the sorption and regeneration pro
cessunder temperature swing absorption
conditions were investigated. Desorption pressure (9-93 mmHg) anddesorption temperature (30-60
C) were identified as the most signifi
cant fa
ctors affe
cting
capture in thesupported amine system. In
creasing the temperature of the desorption step permitted utilization of a weakerva
cuum for removal of moisture and CO
2, and thus redu
ced the energy requirements for desorption. Apreliminary thermal energy analysis shows this system to use less than 25% of the energy required forregeneration of the zeolite sorbent system operated on the International Spa
ce Station.