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- Fluid Dynamics Background
- Self-motivated
- Curious student
- Eager to learn
Challenges
- Develop a way to theoretically model and calculate the particle size that will roll up the tube settler at a given flow rate and spacing
- Improve model of critical velocity with respect to floc roll-up with Matt and Monroe
- Run experiments to test floc roll-up utilizing ramp function and attempting to visualize failure (flow rate/critical velocity at which a majority of flocs begin to roll-up)
- Continue to investigate the effects of Continue investigating the velocity gradient in the tube settler by varying the floc density and plate settler spacing
- Develop a way to theoretically model and calculate the particle size that will roll up the tube settler
- (change alum dose, change influent turbidity, add NOM)
- Investigate ways to optimize plate settler performance given changes in influent properties Investigating the same effect of influent parameters such as natural organic matter, pH, and alkalinity on floc performance and plate settler performance
- Velocity gradient studies on an influent turbidity with natural organic matter
- The effects of biological flocs
- Continue to investigate the filter foam