Life cycle regeneration testing of the Microbial Check Valve (MCV) that is used on the Shuttle Orbiter to provide microbial control of potable water is currently in progress. Four beds are being challenged with simulated reclaimed waters and repeatedly regenerated. Preliminary results indicate that contaminant systems exhibit unique regeneration periodicities. Cyclic throughput diminishes with increasing cumulative flow. It is considered to be feasible to design a regenerable MCV system which will function without human intervention and with minimal resupply penalty for the 30 year life of the Space Station.
Regenerable Microbial Check Valve - Life cycle tests results
SAE, International Conference on Environmental Systems ; 1992 ; Seattle, WA, United States
1992-07-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
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Englisch
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