MAR-LAB

The focus of our lab-scale investigations lies on the generation of new qualitative and quantitative insights on the functionality of MAR schemes. For this, we make use of custom-designed physical models to simulate different site-specific and process-related conditions. The specific objectives include:

• Studies on sensitivity of boundary conditions in the experimental setup
  Asessing the reliability of experimental setup at laboratory and pilot scale for the simulation of naturally-occurring environments (overarching topic with MAR-PILOT research field).
• Investigations on quantity/quality trade-off conditions for clogging avoidance
  Understanding the combined influence of operational parameters, water quality and soil characteristics on the reduction of infiltration capacity in surface infiltration systems due to clogging.
• Development of methods for clogging quantitative assessment
  Contributions to the development of suitable techniques for quantitative characterisation of clogging processes during MAR operation.

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