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Fall 2016 Contributions
I am As part of the StaRS Filter Theory team. I hope to create a mechanistic model that describes filtration and particle capture based on our team's previous data and future experiments, I am developing a mathematical model to explain filtration and write a paper on our results. In describing granular media filtration, a capillary model was developed, where sand pores were aggregated as many capillary tubes running down the length of the filter. I am creating the washer model, the next iteration of the model, where particle capture is pictured as "washers" of flocs at pore constrictions.
Spring 2016 Contributions
I continued my work on the StaRS Filter Theory team to reach our goal of creating a mathematical model. I designed a tube flocculator to facilitate creating small flocs similar to the influent water in AguaClara plants. Additionally, I advised the High Rate Sedimentation - Plate Settler and Rapid Mix Contact Chamber team. As team lead, I created and organized training sessions for the team to advance AguaClara's research.
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