Nutridoctor
University
Sponsor
Chemical Engineering
Goals
Initial development of a hydroponic measurement and control system (Nutridoctor) to enable vegatable production with the aim of achieving a zero nutrient effluent.
Issues
Design and construction of the first hydroponic system on the roof of Engineering 2. Development of possible applications of the technology within the South African environment. How will the concept attract major funding?
Tools and Methods
Bioreactor modelling
Adaptive control algorithms
Ion selective probes
Desired Majors
Microbiology
Plant Sciences
Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Prep
Hydroponics, Bioreactor modelling, Water analysis, Microbiome management
Sponsor
Chemical Engineering