Maithili Gokarn's Individual Contribution Page

Fall 2013 Contributions

This semester I am a member of the Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment team.

•  Reviewed existing literature and research from the summer . 
• Familiarized self with the use of measurement equipments and techniques like Gas Chromatography and Spectrophotometer , by conducting regular gas ,influent and effluent sampling . 
•  Learnt the use of Process Controller software . 
• Reactor construction-cutting  and drilling holes in pipes to fit reactor specifications,threaded the pipe holes and fit the pipes with fittings using plumber's tape. 
• Set up of  the newly constructed reactors by placing them on the stands , attaching the required tubings,valves and pressure sensors , testing the solenoid valves using Process Controller and fixing the pumps to the reactors .
• Conducted tests to characterize the relationship between upflow velocity and bed expansion in order to more accurately control the size of the particle beds in the AFBR reactors
•  Inoculation of 6 six reactors and  addition of media to the AFBR reactors.
• Data Analysis