Project Info
Investigation of Sensor Fault Detection and Correction for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems
Tzahi Cath | tcath@mines.edu
This project combines computer science, electrical engineering, and environmental engineering to solve a modern day problem at municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities.
More Information
Vuono, D., Henkel, J., Benecke, J., Cath, T.Y., Reid, T., Johnson, L., Drewes, J.E., Flexible hybrid membrane treatment systems for tailored nutrient management: A new paradigm in urban wastewater treatment, Journal of Membrane Science, 446 (2013) 34-41.
Kazor, K.E., Holloway, R.W., Cath, T.Y., Hering, A.S., Comparison of linear and nonlinear dimension reduction techniques for automated process monitoring of a decentralized wastewater treatment facility, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 30 (2016) 1527-1544.
Ramey, D.F., Munakata-Marr, J., Cath, T.Y., Hypoaeration of activated sludge to reduce energy requirements at distributed reclaimed water plants: Studies at bench and pilot scales, Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 3 (2017) 235-248.
Grand Engineering Challenge: Provide access to clean water
Student Preparation
Qualifications
The ability to learn new coding languages independently.
Perform water quality analysis in the lab (training will be provided).
Time Commitment
30-40 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
R/Python/Matlab; perform lab analysis to profile a wastewater treatment facility.
Mentoring Plan
Weekly meetings to help design a work plan that fits the student’s schedule and the project needs and to evaluate deliverables on a regular basis to ensure completion of the project prior to the end of the student’s term.