Thesis
Collection of particulate organic matter using gravel-filled permeable sediment infiltration baskets
Washington State University
Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
05/2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000004281
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/125367
Abstract
As part of a collaborative project between Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of Wisconsin – Madison, and University of Waterloo, this thesis designed, constructed, and redesigned particulate organic matter collection devices (POM Traps), modeled after gravel-filled permeable sediment infiltration baskets. The purpose of the POM Traps was to collect infiltrated particulate organic matter (POM) to be quantified as available carbon for microbial metabolism. The POM Traps are the first documented use of a rotational compartment to prevent loss of sediment during trap retrieval. Functional requirements and specifications (FRS) were developed from the available literature on sediment infiltration baskets and input from the Universities. Two field tests were conducted to provide feedback for FRS analysis. A redesign of the POM Traps was warranted due to particles settling between trap components. Following the engineering process used to initially develop the POM Traps’ prototype, the traps were modified according to a revised problem statement, FRS, and design. The revised POM Traps’ design is recommended for future use in the collection of fine sediments in the aquatic subsurface. To improve upon trap design and data analysis, further research should be conducted into evaluating the effectiveness of particle protection mechanisms under varying environmental conditions.
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- Title
- Collection of particulate organic matter using gravel-filled permeable sediment infiltration baskets
- Creators
- Danielle Young - Washington State University, WSU Tri-Cities
- Contributors
- Yonas Demissie (Advisor) - Washington State University, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Engineering and Applied Sciences (TRIC), School of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Identifiers
- 99900896412601842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis