Manali Paradkar's Individual Contribution Page

"Fall 2009" Contributions

In the beginning of this semester (September), I worked on the Dissolved Air Flotation of Flocs team where my work included learning the process controller software and then trouble shooting errors related to the functioning of the apparatus (pumps, sensors) as well as configuring working conditions and limits of the same in the process controller software so as to successfully conduct a coordinated experiment with the plate settler spacing team.

Since October 2009, I have been part of the new ANC team where my contribution included summarizing the work done by the previous ANC team and the problems associated with the designs tested by them. I was actively involved in the running of all the vertical glass column lime feeder experiments, analysis of tube length calculations for the new lime feeder(MathCAD), discussing the problems and solutions with Matt/ Monroe and co ordinating with Paul for the construction of the sloped column lime feeder. After its construction, we ran several experiments on the new lime feeder using tap water and distilled water and lime from 2 different manufacturers. I have also contributed to the analysis at the end of each experimental run to plan the next one and the necessary changes associated with the parameters. Lastly, as the subteam leader, I contributed majorly in writing the detailed task lists, weekly minutes and organizing and updating the team's wiki report.

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