Laboratories
The Water & Environment Technology Center at Temple has a number of laboratories that provide the capabilities to perform research on new techniques and novel combinations of treatment methodologies to address challenges in removing or destroying ECCs. The laboratory facilities scale from bench-top through pilot-scale to on-site evaluations. Laboratories include:
Analytical Laboratory
The WET Center’s analytical laboratories feature a number of instrumental techniques for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of water, wastewater, and treated water samples.
In addition to standard analysis techniques (TDS, BOD, DO, etc.), the WET Center laboratories have several advanced instrumental techniques available to support the research efforts. Some of these instruments available in the analytical laboratory include:
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GC/MS/MS
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GC/MS (with purge & trap)
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UPLC/MS/MS
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UPLC/Q-ToF
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UPLC/UV
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qPCR
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other instruments at Temple University
Treatability Laboratory
The major efforts of the WET Center involve the development and validation of novel technologies for treating water and wastewater streams to destroy and/or remove emerging contaminants. The bench-scale Treatability Laboratory is the first stage in developing these water treatment processes.
Some examples include:
- Adsorption and Ion Exchange (both batch and continuous systems)
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Biofilters/Biological Membranes
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Advanced Oxidation
- Electrooxidation
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Plasma
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Ozonation
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UV Light
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Ultrasound
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Chemical Oxidation
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Combination of the Above
Pilot-Scale Laboratory
The Pilot-Scale Laboratory provides the capability to test novel water treatment technologies at larger volumes and flow rates, while also having easy access to the analytical capabilities available at the WET Center’s facilities. The Pilot-Scale Laboratory also demonstrates the durability or “robustness” of the treatment technology and associated equipment.
GC/MS/MS
