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Approaches to resource recovery in controlled ecological life support systemsRecovery of resources from waste streams in a space habitat is essential to minimize the resupply burden and achieve self sufficiency. The ultimate goal of a Controlled Ecological Life Support System (CELSS) is to achieve the greatest practical level of mass recycle and provide self sufficiency and safety for humans. Several mission scenarios leading to the ultimate application could employ CELSS component technologies or subsystems with initial emphasis on recycle of the largest mass components of the waste stream. Candidate physical/chemical and biological processes for resource recovery from liquid and solid waste streams are discussed and the current fundamental recovery potentials are estimated.
Document ID
19950062175
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Bubenheim, D. L.
(NASAAmes Research Center Moffett Field, California, US, United States)
Wydeven, T.
(NASAAmes Research Center Moffett Field, California, US, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Life sciences and space research 25 (3): Natural and artificial ecosystems; Meeting F4 of the COSPAR Plenary Meeting, 29th, Washington, DC, Aug. 28-Sep. 5, 1992 . A95-93759
Volume: 14
Issue: 11
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
95A93774
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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