Continuous Flow Aquatic Toxicity Testing Using Dilution Water by Reverse Osmosis

Abstract

This paper describes the design and operation of a continuous-flow aquatic toxicity testing system. Aquatic organisms are exposed to toxic chemicals in exposure tanks in which fresh water plus toxicant is continually being replenished. The water used to dilute the test chemical is well water treated by reverse osmosis filtration. The effluent is treated prior to discharging the waste water system. Specific system design considerations are discussed in detail.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA068620

Entities

People

  • C. B. Harrah
  • J. W. Fisher
  • M. A. Hagerman
  • R. C. Inman

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Animals
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cells
  • Dilution
  • Elements
  • Filtration
  • Fish
  • Governments
  • Reverse Osmosis
  • Stainless Steel
  • Standards
  • Toxicology
  • Water Quality

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design