CO2 Collector

The CO2 collector breaks carbon dioxide down into carbon and oxygen, and releases them into a pipe network. The reclaimed oxygen can then be released back into the ship through an oxygenator on the same pipe network as the CO2 collector.

By recycling pre-respirated air, a CO2 collector can ensure a ship never runs out of oxygen. In this way, it is superior to a CO2 scrubber, which merely strips carbon dioxide from the air, resulting a net atmosphere loss and the need to periodically replenish breathing air.

Requires: Electricity