Chemical Doser Challenges for Spring 2009

Subteam Leader: unknown

Number of team members needed: 1

Important team member skills:

• Familiar with AguaClara project (not a brand new member)
• Comfortable with MathCAD
• Willing to put in extra time to learn how flow controller and linear flow orifice meter (LFOM) work

Challenges

• Combine design with the sutro weir/LFOM
  • Create series of calibrations for CD to match each of the pre-designed LFOMs
• Create more comprehensive MathCAD program to design and theoretically model CD performance when coupled with weir
• Find out how small the chem doser tubing can be before flooding occurs
• Create a robust tool for float sizing
• Assess feasibility of CD use in chlorine dosing
  • Develop methods for dosing with the CD when not next to the grit chamber