Fall 2010 Inlet Manifold Team
Hypotheses: Hypotheses regarding the design of the inlet manifold and the cause of irregular flow in the sedimentation tank.
Design and Models: Here, you can find sketches, pictures and videos of experiments that we have done and what we are currently working on. Future ideas for experimental designs are also included in this section.
Experiments and Data Analysis: Several experimental methods have been employed to research the hypotheses described above. Data and analysis from these experiments can be found in this section.
Reflection Report #1: Two crude models were used to reveal that the horizontal component of the velocity out of the ports may be a key factor to solving the floating floc / uneven flow distribution problem. The team identified the initial challenges of the project and developed a detailed task list and schedule to move forward in research of the inlet manifold.