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- Fluid Dynamics Background
- Self-motivated
- Curious student
- Eager to learn
Challenges
- Develop a way to theoretically model and calculate the particle size that will roll up the tube settler at a given flow rate and spacing
- Recommending one team member who's sole responsibility is troubleshooting: This requires extensive knowledge of how process controller and the experimental apparatus work
Challenges
- Continue to improve Improve model of critical velocity with respect to floc roll-up with Matt and Monroe, try to determine what consitutes failure in terms of floc roll up
- Run experiments to test floc roll-up utilizing ramp function for a variety of tube settler sizes and attempting to visualize failure (flow rate/critical velocity at which a majority of flocs begin to roll-up)
- Continue to investigate the effects of the velocity gradient in the tube settler by varying the floc density and plate settler spacing (change alum dose, change influent turbidity, add NOM)
- Investigate ways to optimize plate settler performance given changes in influent properties such as natural organic matter, pH, and alkalinity on floc performance and plate settler performance
- Continue to investigate the filter foam
- Begin to write a paper on floc roll up