Selecting the most promising Lunar Oxygen Extraction from Regolith technology

Paper number

IAC-24,A3,LBA,1,x91651

Author

Ms. Katherine Addo, Frazer-Nash Consultancy, United Kingdom

Coauthor

Mr. Ashley Strange, Frazer-Nash Consultancy, United Kingdom

Year

2024

Abstract

Oxygen extraction, and In-Situ Resource Utilization as a whole, is paramount to humankind’s sustained lunar presence, and future Space exploration. Frazer-Nash, a KBR company, has conducted a detailed study into eight technologies to determine, based on current information, which has the best chance of success. 

Frazer-Nash has developed a tailorable comparison matrix, compiled from a comprehensive data-gathering exercise on commercial, academic and agency developments, for the eight leading oxygen extraction processes. Key criteria for comparing these technologies have been identified (i.e., power requirements, yield, scalability), analyzed and scored.

An uncertainty factor has been applied outlining the data sources for each technology – quantifying development to date. This considers whether data is theoretical or originates from modelling, physical testing, or existing terrestrial processes.

Future users can utilize this data and flexible comparison matrix to select the optimal process for any production requirements.

Abstract document

IAC-24,A3,LBA,1,x91651.brief.pdf

Manuscript document

IAC-24,A3,LBA,1,x91651.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).

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