Zac Chen
Abstract:
No abstract included in report.
Conclusion:
The granule settling experiment from Spring 2017 has reached a conclusive result. Due to the high capture velocity relative to the upflow velocity, a full system of plate settlers will not be required of a full scale UASB reactor. There is no substantial impact from drastically decreasing capture velocity. Rather, a smaller settling apparatus such as a sloped exit weir can achieve the similar solid retention rates. More specifically, it was established that a 0.023 mm/s capture velocity can be utilized to increase effluent turbidity. It is with these conclusions, that the Summer 2017 UASB team recommend that future UASB teams move forward with the fabrication of the full-scale design.
