Optimization of Perchlorate Biodegradation: Performance and Cost Assessment for the Thiokol Prototype

Abstract

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has been developing perchlorate biodegradation processes for the United States Air Force and private organizations for over eight years. ARA designed and managed the engineering and start-up of the perchlorate biodegradation prototype in building M-705A at Thiokol Corporation (Cordent Technologies) production facility near Brigham City, Utah. This prototype has been in continual operation since inoculation and startup on December 8, 1997. Incorporation of this prototype into the Thiokol's perchlorate recovery and wastewater treatment processes has optimized operations and reduced operating costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA572024

Entities

People

  • Andrea M. Davis
  • Edward N. Coppola
  • Gregory W. Startzell
  • Jeffrey A. Rine

Organizations

  • Applied Research Associates (United States)

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Alcohols
  • Ammonium Perchlorate
  • Carbohydrates
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Energetic Materials
  • Engineering
  • Ethylene Glycol
  • Fungi
  • Governments
  • Hydroxides
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Removal

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