Silver ion bactericide systemDescription of a preliminary flight prototype system which uses silver ions as the bactericide to preserve sterility of the water used for human consumption and hygiene in the Space Shuttle Orbiter. The performance of silver halide columns for passively dosing fuel cell water with silver ions is evaluated. Tests under simulated Orbiter mission conditions show that silver ion doses of 0.05 ppm are bactericidal for Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Type IIIa, the two bacteria found in Apollo potable water systems. The design of the Advance Prototype Silver Ion Water Bactericide System now under development is discussed.
Document ID
19740056392
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jasionowski, W. J.
Allen, E. T. (Chemtric, Inc. Rosemont, Ill., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1974
Subject Category
Biotechnology
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 74-ENAS-49
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems