Modeling the effect of changing bio film thickness on the performance of a microbial fuel cell
Implementing Organization
Birla Institute of Technology
Principal Investigator
Dr Balaji Krishnamurthy
Associate Professor
|
Birla Institute of Technology
About
The main objectives of this project are: 1) Modeling the effect of pH on anode bio film growth and consequent effect on MFC performance and life time. 2) Modeling the effect temperature on anode bio film growth and subsequent effect of MFC performance. 3) Modeling the effect of convective flow rate on bio film growth and subsequent effect on MFC performance and life. 4) Modeling the effect of operating cell potential and cell current density on the growth or dissolution of the anode bio film. Identifying the optimal cell potential and current density for best power output. 5) Evaluating the dependence of anode bio film growth on nature of substrate. 6) Studying the effects of other factors like bio film conductivity and length of the anode compartment on bio film growth.
Birla Institute of Technology
Associate Professor
Acces sibility Controls