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Project Metadata Element | Details |
Project Title | Mathematical modelling of bacterial growth and water quality in natural and commercial environments |
Research Area | Water |
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Principal Investigator or Lead Irish Partner | Prof Andrew Fowler |
Lead Institution or Organisation | University of Limerick (UL) |
Lead Country | Ireland |
Latitude, Longitude (of Lead Institution) | 52.67389, -8.57190 |
Lead Funding Entity | Science Foundation Ireland |
Approximate Project Start Date | 01/04/2010 |
Approximate Project Finishing Date | 01/03/2014 |
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Project Keywords | Biofilm; Water; Mathematical model; Industry |
Project Abstract | Biofilms can be described by a mathematical model which charts their growth in different nutrient conditions. Such models will be useful in addressing the issues of biofilm growth in industry (water pipes, etc.) and the environment (in groundwater, for example). |