Title
Establishing and Improving Control Strategies That Sustain Plant Health In a Botanical Bio-Filter
Date of Award
1-1-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Engineering Technology
First Advisor
William Hutzel
Committee Member 1
Michael Dana
Committee Member 2
Eckhard Groll
Abstract
This research is a study of the effectiveness of the mechanical, hydroponic and software components of a biowall that improves indoor air quality through plant assisted phytoremediation. The research investigates the ability of the device to sustain plant health in a controlled environment over an extended period. This is because, the biowall has intermittent airflow through it. This airflow, has a detrimental effect on the health of the plants in the biowall. After studying the horticultural and mechanical aspects needed to operate a biowall, appropriate control algorithms were developed. These algorithms controlled the biowall’s lights, irrigation, and fan.
Recommended Citation
Rajkhowa, Bhargav Ronjoy, "Establishing and Improving Control Strategies That Sustain Plant Health In a Botanical Bio-Filter" (2016). Open Access Theses. 1195.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_theses/1195