openair-collective / openair-epiphyte

Epiphyte is a miniature, stand-alone, open source direct air capture machine that removes CO2 from the air, designed by OpenAir volunteers.
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ENGR: Incorporate vacuum-sealing dampers and valves. #10

Open KCollins opened 5 months ago

KCollins commented 5 months ago

The dampers on either end of the sorbent chamber have a critical role to play: sealing off the sorbent chamber from outside air flow, and preventing leaks when the vacuum is applied. The current dampers probably aren’t rated for this use case. We need something more heavy duty.

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