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I was a member of the SRSF Theory team. We redesigned and built the filter apparatus so that it better represents the Stacked Rapid Sand Filter. Several issues in designing the experimental apparatus included keeping influent turbidity constant and reducing coagulant loss. We implemented and tested PID control so that influent turbidity stayed at a constant value and I monitored influent turbidity and clay pump control to test whether PID control was effective. I created part of the Process Controller method file to run experiments efficiently. I also compiled and analyzed data on effluent turbidity and head loss to evaluate filter performance.
In addition, I helped put together some of the parts of the small scale plant model.
Spring 2014 Contributions
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