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Operation of magnetically assisted fluidized beds in microgravity and variable gravity: experiment and theoryThe conversion of solid waste into useful resources in support of long duration manned missions in space presents serious technological challenges. Several technologies, including supercritical water oxidation, microwave powered combustion and fluidized bed incineration, have been tested for the conversion of solid waste. However, none of these technologies are compatible with microgravity or hypogravity operating conditions. In this paper, we present the gradient magnetically assisted fluidized bed (G-MAFB) as a promising operating platform for fluidized bed operations in the space environment. Our experimental and theoretical work has resulted in both the development of a theoretical model based on fundamental principles for the design of the G-MAFB, and also the practical implementation of the G-MAFB in the filtration and destruction of solid biomass waste particles from liquid streams. c2004 COSPAR. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Document ID
20050193853
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Sornchamni, T.
(Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331, United States)
Jovanovic, G. N.
Reed, B. P.
Atwater, J. E.
Akse, J. R.
Wheeler, R. R.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Publication Information
Publication: Advances in space research : the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
Volume: 34
Issue: 7
Subject Category
Environment Pollution
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG9-1181
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
manned
Non-NASA Center
short duration
Flight Experiment
NASA Discipline Life Sciences Technologies
NASA Discipline Life Support Systems
Parabolic Flight

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