Linear Chemical Dose Controller (LCDC/LFOM)
The linear Chemical Dose Controller (LCDC) is a critical piece of the AguaClara technology which couples the plant flow rate with the flow rate of the coagulant or disinfectant stock solution. The result is a semi-automated system in which the plant operator only needs to set a dose for the chemical and it will be administered automatically as the plant flow rate varies. The system has evolved steadily with major advances every year. The ability to accurately and predictably control the alum and chlorine dosages without electricity sets AguaClara apart from other water treatment technologies.
Fall 2012: The LCDC is currently ready for deployment. The team will be reviewing designs from past semesters to scale up current designs. Detailed instructions will be provided for obtaining parts, fabricating components, placing the unit in a water treatment plant, calibrating and using the unit. The aesthetics of the LCDC will also be improved. The best methods of distributing the technology will be evaluated with the goal of finding locally available alternatives.
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