Projects

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is a nuisance problem that occurs in drinking water supplies and causes problems such as bad taste and odour. In extreme cases it can cause illness to humans. This problem occurs in many fresh water supplies in Australia and around the globe. The School of Mechanical Engineering and SA Water have developed a technique to remove algae from water using ultrasound. Recently the University of Adelaide was awarded an Australian Research Council Linkage Projects grant to further research methods utilising ultrasound to eliminate cyanobacteria from water supplies, and subsequently investigate the effectiveness of the technique in small and large scale water treatment test facilities.

For further information about this project, please contact Carl Howard.