The use of collection systems for magnetic sorbents such as Magnetic Activated Carbon are discussed in order to gauge their efficacy in marine environments. Two collectors were built and tested, one which utilized a radial orientation of magnets and another with axially placed magnets. The two systems underwent a series of test with differing linear velocities and angular velocities. From the results, the axial system outperformed its radial counterpart, being most effective with a relatively high concentration of discs placed in series. The medium concentration, however, proved increasingly effective with higher velocities, meaning an optimization concentration exists for this design. The radial system was tested with high and low concentrations of small and large magnets, respectively. The larger magnets, although providing less concentration points in the alternating array, proved more effective for the collection of MAC. From these tests several new innovations were suggested, including belt tensioners, add on mechanisms, and a hybridized design in order to fully optimize the collection of MAC.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1707371 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Renzetti, Andrew John |
| Contributors | Shi, Sheldon, Wasikowski, Mark, Li, Xiaohua |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | viii, 51 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Renzetti, Andrew John, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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