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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

Wiki MarkupAfter conducting an experiment for this study, we have concluded that the collected set of data is unusable. The numbers given by FReTA for this experiment were far off from the values we have calculated and predicted; 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 \[problems encountered\|[Problems Encountered|https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/AGUACLARA/Data+Acquisition+%28Particle+Beads%29]\]. However, the team has made predicted results of this study based on the theoretical values calculated. More details on the hypothesized results can be found in the following link: \
*[Results|https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/AGUACLARA/Test+Suspension+Results]