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As of May 10th, we have completed our research into getting the AguaClara lab ready for arsenic experiments. We anticipate that in the fall the next arsenic team will be able to set up the experimental device and perhaps even start running experiments. We have written a detailed guide that outlines the steps the next team should take:
1. Determine appropriate location for arsenic testing
(a) This may be within the AguaClara lab
(b) They may need to explore other labs on Cornell's campus that are better equipped to handle arsenic
2. Create disposal satellites
(a) Contact Bill Leonard at Cornell EH&S (wl68@cornell.edu)
3. Design system
(a) Start with the existing AguaClara FlocSed model to get a sense of bonding efficiencies between different coagulants and arsenic
(b) Using the data obtained through experimentation, input parameters into Mathcad file
(c) Through trial and error, determine the necessary type and dosage of coagulant for different arsenic concentrations
4. Obtain arsenic 1. Determine appropriate location for arsenic testing
(a) This may be within the AguaClara lab
(b) They may need to explore other labs on Cornell's campus that are better equipped to handle arsenic
2. Create disposal satellites
(a) Contact Bill Leonard at Cornell EH&S (wl68@cornell.edu)
3. Design system
(a) Start with the existing AguaClara FlocSed model to get a sense of bonding efficiencies between different coagulants and arsenic
(b) Using the data obtained through experimentation, input parameters into Mathcad file
(c) Through trial and error, determine the necessary type and dosage of coagulant for different arsenic concentrations
4. Obtain arsenic
I enjoyed this project and learned a lot about arsenic handling and interaction with other metals. I hope that future teams can benefit from the research we did on this topic. Below is a link to our final paper (also available on the Arsenic research page):
Fall Semester Contributions
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