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Since this is a validation test, the team desires to acquire very accurate data by creating a simple apparatus with low possibility of error and high efficiency of collecting necessary information. The apparatus will consist of a loop that will be directly connected to the ball valve and effluent turbidimeter. No flocculation will be done; this experiment will solely focus on the accuracy of FReTA's ability to measure correct turbidity values. With the use of Process Controller and MathCad, the retrieved data will be analyzed and compared. The following links show more details on the specific apparatus and methods team has used:
*Experimental Apparatus
*Data Acquisition (Particle Beads)
Results and Discussion
This experiment has yet been conducted, and therefore, no data has yet been collected. However, there are some predictions the team has made regarding the result of this experiment; After conducting an experiment for this study, we have found that the data collected by FReTA was far off from the values of the theoretical. This set of data has been concluded to be unusable; we suspect that the numbers recorded by FReTA were unreliable due to the problems with the particle beads we have purchased. For more information on the problems, see [problems encountered|Problems Encountered]. However, the team has made predicted results of this study based on the theoretical values calculated, a basic trend in sedimentation can be found. More details on the expected hypothesized results can be found in the following linkslink:
*Results