Performance characterization of water recovery and water quality from chemical/organic waste productsThe water reclamation subsystems currently being evaluated for the Space Shuttle Freedom are briefly reviewed with emphasis on a waste water management system capable of processing wastes containing high concentrations of organic/inorganic materials. The process combines low temperature/pressure to vaporize water with high temperature catalytic oxidation to decompose volatile organics. The reclaimed water is of potable quality and has high potential for maintenance under sterile conditions. Results from preliminary experiments and modifications in process and equipment required to control reliability and repeatability of system operation are presented.
Document ID
19900040421
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Moses, W. M. (Texas A&M Univ. College Station, TX, United States)
Rogers, T. D. (Texas A&M Univ. College Station, TX, United States)
Chowdhury, H. (Texas A & M University College Station, United States)
Cullingford, H. S. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)