Theses: Recent submissions
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Removal rates of electrolytes commonly found in brackish groundwater by means of electrodialysis reversal desalination
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)This thesis tested and analyzed the removal rates of six different electrolytes: NaCl, Na2SO4 , MgCl2 , K2SO4 , Ca(NO3 )2, and CaSO4 when using electrodialysis reversal (EDR) desalination. A bench top EDR set-up was designed ... -
Towards a transdisciplinary approach to rural electrification planning for universal access in India
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)Around 30% of India's roughly 1.2 billion people lack access to electricity, largely in rural areas. National and state rural electrification efforts are predominantly focused on grid extension, but interest in off-grid ... -
Exploring volatile fatty acids (VFAs) as a novel substrate for microbial oil production
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)Cost effective production of biofuels depends critically on feedstock cost and availability. As such, volatile fatty acids (VFAs) can play an important role in advancing sustainable biofuel production since they can be ...
