Numerical studies of convective transport associated with crystal growth in mirrogravity

Information on numerical studies of convective transport associated with crystal growth in microgravity is given in viewgraph form. Inferences drawn from the research are that protein crystals seem to grow at much larger relative supersaturations than small molecule crystals; growth rate is limited by attachment kinetics more than by transport; attachment kinetics are apparently influenced by convective flows, although the mechanism is uncertain; acceleration levels required to achieve D/L growth within Space Station Freedom specifications may not be achievable on manned vehicles; and D/L transport can help minimize incorporation of impurities, but growth cessation cannot be explained.