Over the last week I didn't feel great about how my first trial run went. I proceeded to do a little research and discovered that when a water sample undergoes electrocoagulation and there is either too much power or too much anode/cathode surface area for the sample then the sample will become congealed. That is exactly what took place with my sample after undergoing electrocoagulation. Therefore, I realize I need to make some adjustments so that I don't "cook" the water and instead have it undergo separation so that I may remove the sediment and top layer with ease. I think this will take form in either submerging less anode/cathode and/or turning down the volts. Hopefully I will be able to establish a working model. It seems the addition of organic matter compared to last semester is changing the equation quite a bit! Love a good challenge.
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