Abstract
Microcomputer software was developed to provide decision support information for design and operation of a rhizofiltration system, a phytoremediation based technology utilizing plant roots to remove heavy metals and radionuclides from contaminated waters. A Michaelis-Menton based model was developed and incorporated into a series of algorithms which process information relevant to the system design of the rhizofiltration process. Physical components of the phytoremediation system - plant production, rhizofiltration, pre and post treatment of water, and post treatment of spent plant materials are coupled with engineering and biological aspects of systems design. An engineering economic analysis tool within the software allowed for analysis of the impact of critical design variables on system efficiency.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | Paper - American Society of Agricultural Engineers |
| Volume | 1 |
| State | Published - 1997 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1997 ASAE Annual International Meeting. Part 1 (of 3) - Minneapolis, MN, USA Duration: Aug 10 1997 → Aug 14 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)