Faculty Advisor
Dibiasio, David
Faculty Advisor
Miller, Judith E.
Abstract
A microbial fuel cell utilizes the natural metabolic activities of microorganisms in the production of electrical power. The objectives of this project were (1) to determine the feasibility of using activated sludge as the microbe for a microbial fuel cell, (2) to determine the optimal setup to yield the most electrical power, and (3) to evaluate the scale up of our microbial fuel cell. The results of this project indicate that activated sludge is capable of generating electrical power, the simplified cell being the best setup, and the scale up of the model could potentially power a wastewater treatment plant.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
January 2002
Major
Chemical Engineering
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Accessibility
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Advisor Department
Chemical Engineering
Advisor Department
Biology and Biotechnology
Advisor Program
Chemical Engineering
Advisor Program
Biology and Biotechnology