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Assessment of internal contamination problems associated with bioregenerative air/water purification systemsThe emphasis is to characterize the mechanisms of bioregenerative revitalization of air and water as well as to assess the possible risks associated with such a system in a closed environment. Marsh and aquatic plants are utilized for purposes of wastewater treatment as well as possible desalinization and demineralization. Foliage plants are also being screened for their ability to remove toxic organics from ambient air. Preliminary test results indicate that treated wastewater is typically of potable quality with numbers of pathogens such as Salmonella and Shigella significantly reduced by the artificial marsh system. Microbiological analyses of ambient air indicate the presence of bacilli as well as thermophilic actinomycetes.
Document ID
19900062352
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Johnson, Anne H.
(NASA Stennis Space Center Stennis Space Center, MS, United States)
Bounds, B. Keith
(NASA John C. Stennis Space Center Bay Saint Louis, MS, United States)
Gardner, Warren
(NASA Stennis Space Center; Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Bay Saint Louis, MS, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1990
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 901379
Accession Number
90A49407
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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