FRANK – Filtered Regolith Aqua Neutralisation Kit
AQUALUNAR CHALLENGE FINALIST
Developed by RedSpace Ltd, Aldershot/Cleethorpes/Richmond (North Yorkshire).
A three-stage approach designed to deliver a continuous flow of drinking-grade water in a lunar environment would first heat the lunar soil (regolith) sample in a sealed chamber to separate off volatile gases and leave a liquid of water, methanol and regolith fragments. The liquid is passed through a membrane to remove solid particles. The remaining liquid is distilled to separate the methanol from the water.
Paul Thompson, as he shares how the Aqualunar Challenge has helped him and his team to test, develop and prototype their innovative design.