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International Space Station

Oxygen Generation System
The ISS Oxygen Generation System (OGA) elec-
trolyzes potable water from the Water Recovery
System to provide gaseous oxygen to the ISS
module atmosphere. The OGA requires one pump
to circulate clean water having 5% gas by volume
through the electrolysis cell stack.

Pump Description:

The OGA pump is a fixed clearance positive displacement gear pump featuring
ceramic spur gears carried on Stellite 6B shafts running on silicon carbide journal
bearings. Three component housings machined from 316L stainless steel provide
the mechanical interface for isolation mounting, the electric drive motor, and fluid
connections. The pump delivers a flow rate of 560 PPH and 28 PSID. It is also
designed to withstand a system explosion pressure of 1447 PSI and operates at an
ambient temperature of 63 - 109 F. The pump runs continuously and is required to
operate for more than 8760 hours.

Selected Performance Data:

Operating Fluid Deionized Water

Flow Rate 500 – 620 pph

Operating Pressure 28 psid nom.

Opearating Temperature 63-109 degF

Operating Speed 2300 rpm

Design Life 8760 hours

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