Challenges for Fall 2009 and Beyond

Current Subteam Leader: Rachel Philipson

Number of team members needed: 3-4

Important team member skills:

• Fluid Dynamics Background
• Self-motivated
• Curious student
• Eager to learn

Challenges

• Run experiments to test floc roll-up

• Continue investigating the velocity gradient by varying the floc density and plate settler spacing

• Develop a way to theoretically model and calculate the particle size that will roll up the tube settler

• Investigating the same effect of influent parameters such as natural organic matter, pH, and alkalinity on floc performance and plate settler performance

• Velocity gradient studies on an influent turbidity with natural organic matter

• The effects of biological flocs

• Continue to investigate the filter foam