Biological Wastewater Processor Experiment Definition

Laura N. Supra, Barry W. Finger, Mike A. Reddig, Allen K. Macknight, JoAnn Silverstein, David M. Klaus, James E. Urban, Dick F. Strayer
2000 SAE Technical Paper Series   unpublished
INTRODUCTION The primary objective of the biological wastewater processor experiment definition NRA was to conduct preparatory ground-based research to enable development and optimization of future space flight experiments. Research tasks encompassed performing a comparative bioprocessor study to examine adaptation of existing bioprocessing technology for use in microgravity, microbiological consortium evaluation to characterize the bacteria used for degrading wastewater, bench-top testing to
more » ... vestigate surrogate parameters for monitoring bioprocessor performance, computer modeling to investigate start up of the reactors and scaling laws, and prototype infrastructure development to address form, fit and function requirements for designing a space flight-qualified payload.
doi:10.4271/2000-01-2468 fatcat:z24hcvh4lvg6lndfj6ghj3rh6e