Carbon Filter

Created by Ben, the basic function of the carbon filter is to remove carbon compounds, such as CO and CO2 from the air inside the SGK Base, replacing it with oxygen.

Principal of Working
To achieve its function, the filter pumps ‘polluted’ air into the bottom of a container filled with Calcium Hydroxide, causing a reaction between Calcium Hydroxide and the Carbon. The reaction breaks apart the Carbon-Oxide compound to create Calcium Carbonate, Oxygen and Water vapor. To also be noted, the reaction is exothermic. The unintentional heat produced has no use, at this time, but could prove useful in the future.

Flaws in the system
The main flaw of the system is that the Calcium Hydroxide solution must be replaced in a 3-5 week timeframe.