Luke's Individual Contribution Page

Fall 2013 Contributions

• Aided in the construction and testing of the five new reactors
• Developed a model of particle and biofilm growth in the reactor and its effect on fluidization and settling velocities
• Gained knowledge in measurement techniques such as gas chromatography and COD array
• Collected daily samples of liquid influent and effluent streams and biogas.
• Inoculated and helped in the upkeep of 6 reactors
• Tested the the reactors for liquid and gas leaks
• Collected and analyzed methane sampling data