Breath in those toxic fumes
02-07-2020, 05:14 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
There does exists the potential for toxic fluids to get past seals and into the bleed air. Also demonstrated that some fluids can be altered by the heat of compression at the bleed stage to produce REALLY toxic chemicals (ie nerve gas).
In future designs cabin air will probably be produced by an electric pressurization/HVAC unit like the 787. Or at least will have some more robust filters.
In future designs cabin air will probably be produced by an electric pressurization/HVAC unit like the 787. Or at least will have some more robust filters.
02-14-2020, 08:47 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by tomgoodman
The B-707 used a turbocompressor for A/C (the small inlet above the cowl). It was driven by 16th stage bleed air, but provided outside air instead of bleed air to the cabin.
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