AU2020100359A4 - In-situ Extracting System And Method For Lunar Rare Gases - Google Patents
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Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to the technical field of lunar soil treatment, and provides an in-situ extracting system and method for lunar rare gases (He, Ne and Ar). The system comprises a melting device, a first turbo molecular pump, a quadrupole mass spectrometer, a first gas tank, a second turbo molecular pump and a second gas tank; the melting device is configured to melt a lunar soil sample to release gases therein; the molecular pump is configured to make high-speed directional movement of gas molecules; the lunar soil sample is heated to release the gases therein through the melting device; the released gases gather into the first gas tank under the action of the first turbo molecular pump; at a low temperature, active gases with high melting point and high boiling point in the released gases are liquefied, while the rare gases in the released gases with low melting point and low boiling point remain in a gas state; and at this time, the free active gases gather in the second gas tank under the action of the second turbo molecular pump, thus completing the collection of the rare gases. The system may carry a lunar probe to realize in-situ extraction of the rare gases on the lunar surface. Drawings diaphragmgae -ighternsecond turbo s g first turbo molecular first gas tank high temperature furnace urb moeua7istgstn molecular pumnpseodgstn qruadrupole mass -spectrometer Fig.1
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In-situ Extracting System and Method for Lunar Rare Gases
Technical Field
The invention relates to the technical field of lunar soil treatment, and more particularly relates to an in-situ extracting system and method for lunar rare gases.
Background Art
Lunar soil contains a wealth of scientific information about the solar system and is a valuable sample for exploring the historical evolution of the solar system and even the universe; the lunar soil contains rich mineral resources, such as silver, cadmium, lead, tin, titanium and iron, which is a rare treasure house for long-term research, development and utilization of human in the future; and the lunar soil is on the surface of the moon, which is easy to exploit, and it is a preferred target for construction of lunar bases, mining, road construction and resource extraction in the future.
Chang'e 1 and Chang'e 2 successively explored the moon in 2007 and in 2010, starting the journey of China's lunar exploration. In-depth study on the composition of the lunar soil is of great significance for later mining and utilization.
An in-situ rare gas extraction device will help to realize the in-situ extraction and utilization of lunar resources. The lunar soil samples that can be brought back to the earth are very limited. At present, there is no in-situ extracting system for the lunar rare gases.
Summary of the Invention
The invention aims to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, provides an in-situ extracting system and method for lunar rare gases, and may be carried on a lunar probe to realize in-situ rare gas extraction on the lunar surface.
The in-situ extracting system for the lunar rare gases of the invention includes a melting device, a first turbo molecular pump, a quadrupole mass spectrometer, a first gas tank, a second turbo molecular pump and a second gas tank;
the quadrupole mass spectrometer is configured to determine the composition and partial pressure of the gases in the first gas tank;
one end of the first turbo molecular pump is connected with the melting device, and the other end of the first turbo molecular pump is connected with the first gas tank;
and one end of the second turbo molecular pump is connected with the first gas tank, and the other end of the second turbo molecular pump is connected with the second gas tank.
Further, the melting device is a high temperature furnace.
Further, the system also includes a diaphragm gauge configured to determine the total pressure of the gases in the first gas tank.
Further, the first turbo molecular pump is connected with the melting device and the first gas tank through stainless steel pipelines; and the second turbo molecular pump is connected with the first gas tank and the second gas tank through stainless steel pipelines.
Further, a valve is arranged between the high temperature furnace and the first turbo molecular pump; and a valve is arranged between the second turbo molecular pump and the first gas tank.
Further, a lunar soil sample is heated to release the gases therein through the melting device; the released gases gather into the first gas tank under the action of the first turbo molecular pump; at a low temperature, active gases with high melting point and high boiling point in the released gases are liquefied, while the rare gases in the released gases with low melting point and low boiling point remain in a gas state. At this time, the free active gases gather in the second gas tank under the action of the second turbo molecular pump, thus completing the collection of the rare gases.
The invention also provides an in-situ extracting method for the lunar rare gases, comprising the following steps:
step 1, during a lunar day, collecting a lunar soil sample (about 10 g) and putting the lunar soil sample into the high temperature furnace by using a mechanical arm;
step 2, heating the high temperature furnace to 900±100°C and maintaining for 30 min, wherein the released gases include rare gases, hydrogen and hydrocarbons;
2020100359 10 Mar 2020 step 3, gathering the released gases in the first gas tank under the action of the first turbo molecular pump, wherein at this time, the current total pressure of the first gas tank may be determined by using the diaphragm gauge, and the composition and the composition and partial pressure of the gases may be determined by using the quadrupole mass spectrometer;
and step 4, at a lunar night, when the temperature strikingly drops to -153 to -183 °C and active gases with high melting point and high boiling point are liquefied, and the rare gases with low melting point and boiling point remain in a gas state at this time, gathering the free active gases in the second gas tank under the action of the second turbo molecular pump at this time, thus 10 completing the collection of the rare gases.
Further, the mass of the lunar soil sample in the step 1 is 10±2 g.
Further, the heating temperature in the high temperature furnace in the step 2 is 900°C
The system and the method have the beneficial effects that system may carry a lunar probe to realize in-situ extraction of the rare gases on the lunar surface.
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Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an in-situ extracting method for lunar rare gases of the embodiment of the invention.
In the schematic structural diagram: 1-high temperature furnace, 2-first turbo molecular pump, 3-first gas tank, 4-valve, 5-second turbo molecular pump, 6-second gas tank, 7-diaphragm gauge, 25 8-quadrupole mass spectrometer.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Specific embodiments of the invention will be described in detail below in combination with specific drawings. It should be noted that the technical features or combinations of the technical 30 features described in the following embodiments should not be considered as isolated, and they may be combined with one another to achieve better technical effects. In the drawings of the following embodiments, same reference numbers appearing in each drawing represent same features or components and are applicable to different embodiments.
As shown in Fig. 1, an in-situ extracting system for lunar rare gases of the embodiment of the
2020100359 10 Mar 2020 invention includes a melting device, a first turbo molecular pump 2, a quadrupole mass spectrometer 8, a first gas tank 3, a second turbo molecular pump 5 and a second gas tank 6;
the quadrupole mass spectrometer 8 is configured to determine the composition and partial pressure of the gases in the first gas tank 3;
one end of the first turbo molecular pump 2 is connected with the melting device, and the other end of the first turbo molecular pump 2 is connected with the first gas tank 3;
and one end of the second turbo molecular pump 5 is connected with the first gas tank 3, and the other end of the second turbo molecular pump 6 is connected with the second gas tank 6.
Preferably, the melting device is a high temperature furnace 1; and the system also includes a diaphragm gauge 7 configured to determine the total pressure of the gases in the first gas tank 3.
The first turbo molecular pump 2 is connected with the melting device and the first gas tank 3 15 through stainless steel pipelines; and the second turbo molecular pump 5 is connected with the first gas tank 3 and the second gas tank 6 through stainless steel pipelines. A valve 4 is arranged between the high temperature furnace 1 and the first turbo molecular pump 2; and a valve 4 is arranged between the second turbo molecular pump 5 and the first gas tank 3.
A lunar soil sample is heated to release the gases therein through the melting device; the released gases gather into the first gas tank 3 under the action of the first turbo molecular pump 2; at a low temperature, active gases with high melting point and high boiling point in the released gases are liquefied, while the rare gases in the released gases with low melting point and low boiling point remain in a gas state; and at this time, the free active gases gather in the second gas tank 6 under the action of the second turbo molecular pump 5, thus completing the collection of the rare gases.
The lunar rare gases include He, Ne, Ar and the like; and the melting and boiling points thereof are as shown in table 1.
Table 1 Melting point and boiling point of rare gases
| Rare gas | Melting point | Boiling point |
| He | -272.2 °C | -268.9°C |
| Ne | -248.7°C | -245.9°C |
| Ar | -189.2 °C | -185.7°C |
An in-situ extracting method for the lunar rare gases of the embodiment of the invention specifically comprises the following steps that:
step 1, during a lunar day, a mechanical arm collects the lunar soil sample (about 10 g) and puts the lunar soil sample into the high temperature furnace 1;
step 2, the high temperature furnace 1 is heated to 900±100°C and is maintained for 30 min; and the released gases include rare gases, hydrogen and hydrocarbons;
step 3, the released gases gather in the first gas tank 3 under the action of the first turbo molecular pump 2, at this time, the current total pressure of the first gas tank 3 may be determined by using the diaphragm gauge 7, and the composition and the composition and partial pressure of the gases may be determined by using the quadrupole mass spectrometer 8;
and step 4, at a lunar night, when the temperature strikingly drops to -153 to -183°C, at this time, active gases with high melting point and high boiling point are liquefied, while the rare gases with low melting point and low boiling point remain in a gas state; and at this time, the free active gases gather in the second gas tank 6 under the action of the second turbo molecular pump 5, thus completing the collection of the rare gases.
The mass of the lunar soil sample in the step 1 is 10±2 g; and the preferably, the heating temperature of the high temperature furnace 1 in the step 2 is 900 °C.
Although several embodiments of the invention have been given herein, those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments herein may be changed without departing from the spirit of the invention. The above embodiments are only exemplary and should not be used to limit the scope of the invention.
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- Claims1. An in-situ extracting system for lunar rare gases, characterized by comprising a melting device, a first turbo molecular pump, a quadrupole mass spectrometer, a first gas tank, a second turbo molecular pump and a second gas tank;wherein the quadrupole mass spectrometer is configured to determine the composition and partial pressure of the gases in the first gas tank;one end of the first turbo molecular pump is connected with the melting device, and the other end of the first turbo molecular pump is connected with the first gas tank;and one end of the second turbo molecular pump is connected with the first gas tank, and the other end of the second turbo molecular pump is connected with the second gas tank.
- 2. The in-situ extracting system for the lunar rare gases of claim 1, characterized in that the melting device is a high temperature furnace.
- 3. The in-situ extracting system for the lunar rare gases of claim 1, characterized by also comprising a diaphragm gauge configured to determine the total pressure of the gases in the first gas tank.
- 4. The in-situ extracting system for the lunar rare gases of claim 1, characterized in that the first turbo molecular pump is connected with the melting device and the first gas tank through stainless steel pipelines; and the second turbo molecular pump is connected with the first gas tank and the second gas tank through stainless steel pipelines.
- 5. The in-situ extracting system for the lunar rare gases of claim 1, characterized in that a valve is arranged between the high temperature furnace and the first turbo molecular pump; and a valve is arranged between the second turbo molecular pump and the first gas tank.
- 6. The in-situ extracting system for the lunar rare gases of any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a lunar soil sample is heated to release gases therein through the melting device; the released gases gather into the first gas tank under the action of the first turbo molecular pump; at a2020100359 10 Mar 2020 low temperature, active gases with high melting point and high boiling point in the released gases are liquefied, while the rare gases in the released gases with low melting point and low boiling point remain in a gas state; and at this time, the free active gases gather in the second gas tank under the action of the second turbo molecular pump, thus completing the collection of the rare gases.
- 7. An in-situ extracting method for lunar rare gases, characterized by comprising the following steps:step 1, during a lunar day, collecting a lunar soil sample (about 10 g) and putting the lunar soil sample into a high temperature furnace by using a mechanical arm;step 2, heating the high temperature furnace to 900±100°C and maintaining for 30 min, wherein the released gases comprise rare gases, hydrogen and hydrocarbons;step 3, gathering the released gases in the first gas tank under the action of the first turbo molecular pump, wherein at this time, the current total pressure of the first gas tank may be determined by using the diaphragm gauge, and the composition and the composition and partial pressure of the gases may be determined by using the quadrupole mass spectrometer;and step 4, at a lunar night, when the temperature strikingly drops to -153 to -183°C, and active gases with high melting point and high boiling point are liquefied, and the rare gases with low melting point and boiling point remain in a gas state at this time, gathering the free active gases in the second gas tank under the action of the second turbo molecular pump at this time, thus completing the collection of the rare gases.
- 8. The in-situ extracting method for the lunar rare gases of claim 7, characterized in that the mass of the lunar soil sample in the step 1 is 10±2 g.
- 9. The in-situ extracting method for the lunar rare gases of claim 7, characterized in that the heating temperature in the high temperature furnace in the step 2 is 900°C
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