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jeff h · 21st September 2007, 19:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rebreathing Red)

The warmer material can adsorb more CO2. It will last longer.

Yes, but all of the material has same potential to start with. As the material warms up it also speeds up the reaction so it may not necessarily mean "it lasts longer". The slower reacting material may actually "last longer" since it will also be able to absorb more CO2 as it heats up.

What is really scary about the point you made is as break through starts to occur the loop will cool down which will affect the efficiency of the remaining granules and expedite total break through.

Independent of the shape of the cone it looks like there could be a difference from center to edge though. So if that is the case I still wonder which design is more efficient or stable.

Thanks again,

-Jeff

21st September 2007, 19:32	#18 (permalink)
jeff h New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	Re: Axial Scrubber Design Comparison Quote: (Originally Posted by Rebreathing Red) The warmer material can adsorb more CO2. It will last longer. Yes, but all of the material has same potential to start with. As the material warms up it also speeds up the reaction so it may not necessarily mean "it lasts longer". The slower reacting material may actually "last longer" since it will also be able to absorb more CO2 as it heats up. What is really scary about the point you made is as break through starts to occur the loop will cool down which will affect the efficiency of the remaining granules and expedite total break through. Independent of the shape of the cone it looks like there could be a difference from center to edge though. So if that is the case I still wonder which design is more efficient or stable. Thanks again, -Jeff
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