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Ten PhD level research engineers helping to tackle some of today's water sector challenges are set to showcase some of their leading edge research at the Institute of Water's Annual Conference.
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The UK water sector is entering a period of profound change, requiring evidence-based responses to a host of emerging global, national and regional challenges. In response to this a collaborative Industrial Doctoral Centre (IDC) for the Water Sector (STREAM) has been formed. The stream programme is delivered by a consortium of five collaborating universities, coordinated by Cranfield University and brings together diverse areas of expertise to train engineers and scientists with the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle challenges such as climate change, increasing populations, energy efficiency and pollution control.
Ten of these engineers will showcase their research as part of an exclusive poster session to be held as part of Conference proceedings on Friday 18 May.
Rachel Whitton is one of the research engineers displaying findings at the event. Rachel is undertaking a project at Cranfield University entitled, 'Algae reactors for wastewater treatment' which has been sponsored by several water companies.
Paul Jeffrey, STREAM IDC Programme Director explains:
"This research aims to determine the viability of using microalgae as a tertiary wastewater treatment process for nutrient polishing. To date, the majority of research has been conducted in tropical or sub-tropical climates with species not abundant in the UK or alternatively, based on cultures not suitable to freshwater.
The outcomes of this project will identify the most suitable species for UK conditions in addition to undertaking developmental work on reactor design for algal growth, and finally, determining the most appropriate end-use for harvested algae based on economic and environmental assessment."
The Institute of Water Conference '2012 - Changing the Industry for a Sustainable Legacy' will take place at the Royal Society in London from 17 - 18 May. To book a delegate place at the Conference please call 0191 422 0088.
For more information on how to become involved in sponsoring a Research Engineer for a research project, visit:
Contact Information
Lyndsey Gilmartin
Institute of Water
4 Carlton Court
Team Valley
Gateshead
NE11 0AZ
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