Fall 2012 Contributions

This semester I will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing the Low Flow Stacked Rapid Sand filter. The first task will be data collection including: flow rates, velocities, pipe measurements, and pressure variations. Once the data has been adequately collected we will develop a mathematical model in MathCAD to simulate the current LFSR sand filter. Using this model, I will be able to determine which sections of pipe contribute the greatest amount of head loss. From that point, I will be able to modify the current design, while updating the MathCAD model, to reduce head loss in certain segments. Once we are confident in the MathCAD model, we will introduce the sand into the filter and conduct a trial run.