A STUDY OF FUNDAMENTAL FACTORS PERTINENT TO MICROBIOLOGICAL WASTE CONVERSION IN CONTROL OF ISOLATED ENVIRONMENTS
Abstract
The report describes experiments with an algatron system (i.e., one that involves the use of a mechanically rotated culture) and presents a design of a system to support two men. An average algae yield of 1500 mg/1/day was obtained at inner and outer light intensities of 225 and 270 ft-c, respectively, the maximum light intensities obtainable with the available light source. From 87 to 91% of incoming volatile solids were stabilized at detention periods from 0.25 to 1 day. No relation was noted between detention period and removal of P, Mg, Ca, and N. Low temperature distilled water yield was 1.83 m1/sq m/ min(ambient relative humidity, 80%). Water losses from an algal culture and from a carbon black suspension were closely similar; and that from both, about 5% greater than from water alone. Design estimates based on the experimental conditions indicate that a maximum of 11 algatrons, each 18 in. in diameter and 4 ft long would be required per man for gas exchange, waste treatment, and water recovery (about 200 liters/day).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0627036
Entities
People
- Clarence G. Golueke
- Henry K. Gee
- William J. Oswald
Organizations
- University of California, Berkeley