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- Developing analytical methods for understanding flocculation/settling data from our tube flocculator apparatus
- Augmenting sampling frequency and accuracy of our nephthelometric turbidimeters by accessing raw voltages directly from sensor
- Reevaluating the efficacy of tube flocculator setup & designing methods to eliminate sedimentation within flocculator and maintaining quiescent conditions in the settling volume
- Determining settling velocity and floc concentration using PIV.
- Writing tutorials on Process Controller.
Future Research - Beyond Spring 2008
*Using PIV to evaluate floc formation from previous experiments: varying alum dose and varying G in flocculator
*Once the new IR turbidimeter is up and running, re-run previous experiments from last semester and compare settling curves
*Develop Process Controller Tutorial and excercises for future team members
Tube Floc Presentations
February 20, 2008
Our understandings on the tube floc research is summarized in the teach-in presentation.
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