Project Description
In this project the students will be testing the efficacy of commercial water filter cartridges in arsenic removal. After measuring the efficacy of the cartridges, they will be cut open and their microstructure will be studied to characterize the internal porous medium. We will explore the possibility of applying the computational models developed in our lab for predicting the performance of such filters.
Tasks and Responsibilites
(1) Learn how to operate the water-filter testing setup developed in our lab by previous graduate and undergraduate students.
(2) Learn about LabView, the state-of-the-art DAQ software used for gathering data using sensors in our setup.
(3) Procure water filters from companies for our research.
(4) Take water samples before and after the filtration process for measuring arsenic concentrations using spectroscopic techniques in UWM labs.
(5) Do batch experiments with the samples cut from commercial water cartridges for developing Langmuir and other isotherm curves.
(6) Study the cut samples under optical and SEM/TEM, and thus characterize the porous structure found in the filter.
(7) Prepare a final report on research findings.
(8) Participate in UWM poster competitions and other presentations.
(9) Participate in cleaning and general upkeep of the lab.
(10) Procure research-related equipment, material and software from outside vendors.
Desired Qualifications
None listed.