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Fall 2012 Contributions
This semester, I am working worked on the Low Flow Stacked Rapid Sand Filtration project. A prototype filter has already been constructed. My team and I will test tested and improve the performance of the system. Our task list shows the steps and deadlines we plan to completea prototype system. My tasks within the project are were as follows:
- Collected data from students who previously built the prototype filter to learn about the methods behind this design.
- Researched head loss calculating methods for flows through sand as well as bends, tees, expansions, and constrictions.
- Assisted in head loss and flow calculations in MathCAD to determine the locations of maximum head loss and possible modifications.
- Updated the MathCAD file as the prototype LFSRSF was modified.
- Assisted in determining Determined the actual flow through the system by timing how long it takes the system's flow output to fill up a certain volume.
- Ordered parts for fabrication and assisted in all modifications to the LFSRSF.
- Ran hydraulic testing with and without sand to determine actual head losses through the system.
- Assisted in setting up equipment for performance testing.
- Organized and analyzed results from performance tests.
The Fall 2012 LFSRSF Team created a working model of the LFSRSF that will be implemented in Honduras January 2013More up-to-date information about my contributions to this project will be included here as the semester continues.