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Johnson
Space Center
1988 Phase II
Regenerable
Biocide Delivery Unit
Umpqua
Research Company
Myrtle Creek, OR
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INNOVATION
A device for regenerating
iodinated resin beds to extend their useful life for water disinfection
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Regenerable Biocide Delivery Unit
(Commercial Unit)
Optional Powerpoint
file
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Simple, low cost, non-capital intensive alternative to
chlorination based water purification systems
- Developed the microbial check valve MCVâ as a means
of preventing back contamination of a drinking water supply by microorganisms
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COMMERCIALIZATION
- Product: regenerable MCVâ (RMCV) that utilizes iodinated
resin as a water disinfectant
- NASA patented technology and issued an exclusive license to Umpqua
for mmercialization
- Negotiations with Vector Ventures, Inc. to manufacture and distribute
units in the Vietnam market
- Funding commitments from Vector total $3.8M
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GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE
APPLICATIONS
- Shuttle requirement for preventing
back contamination of a drinking water supply by microorganisms
- Space station requirement for
regenerable life support systems
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