Challenges for Spring 2009
Chem Doser (CD)
Subteam Leader: unknown
Number of team members needed: 1
Important team member skills:
- Familiar with AguaClara project (not a brand new member)
- Comfortable with MathCAD
- Willing to put in extra time to learn how flow controller and linear flow orifice meter (LFOM) work
Challenges
Future Goals for the Automated Chem Doser
- Combine design with the sutro weir/LFOM
- Create more comprehensive MathCAD program to design and theoretically model ACD CD performance when coupled with weir
- Find out how small the chem doser tubing can be before flooding occurs
- Create a robust tool for float sizing
- Assess feasibility of ACD CD use in chlorine dosing
- Develop methods for dosing with the ACD CD when not next to the grit chamber