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FTTFC

The objective for the Filter and Treatment Train Flow Control team (FTTFC team) this semester was to design and construct a weir module that would allow the plant operator to easily redirect sufficient flow for filter backwash without shutting off other filters’ flow. The goal of the design was to be easily constructible, easy to operate, strong enough to withstand water pressure and require no calculations for plant use. The team designed several removable weir options and ultimately chose a hinged design. The design is similar to a dog door that will be shut during normal flow and open during backwash. The model was fabricated and tested under conditions simulating a 20 L/s plant. The weir module was strong enough to withstand the flow, was easy to construct and was simple to open and close even with the water pressure against it and therefore was a success. There was some significant leakage around the weir flap. The team also modeled leakage rate as a function of the size of the gap between the weir and the flap, and the graph displaying this relationship can be used to determine acceptable gap size for a desired maximum leakage rate.

Current & Future Research

Summary and links to relevant resources.

Team Members

Alexandria King

Tanvi Naidu

Matt Cimini

Team Documents

 

Challenges

Tasks

Teach-In

Presentation

Final Report

Spring '17

 

 

 

FTTFC Spring 2017

 

Past Research

None.

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