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Hydrogen Sensor Orbital Replaceable Unit (ORU) for Water Processor/Oxygen Generator

By Makel Engineering Inc.

MEI is the supplier of the key safety system for the Water Processor/Oxygen Generator (WP/OG) for Node 3. MEI has developed a hydrogen sensing system that monitors the hydrogen levels in the space station's oxygen regeneration system. The hydrogen sensor orbital replaceable unit (ORU) consists of a triple-redundant sensor package which measures hydrogen in an oxygen background with high humidity levels. The ORU warns the safety systems well before hydrogen reaches explosive levels in the oxygen lines, enabling proper handling of the potential hazard and avoidance of accidents. MEI's hydrogen sensing system utilizes three sensors working in parallel to provide the system a constant reading of current hydrogen levels.

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