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A Small Volume Procedure for Viral Concentration from Water
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2015
An approach was developed for identifying optimal viral concentration conditions for small volume water samples using spikes of human adenovirus. The techniques described here are used to identify concentration parameters for other viral targets, and applied to large-scale viral concentration experimentation.
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A Small Volume Bioassay to Assess Bacterial/Phytoplankton Co-culture Using WATER-Pulse-Amplitude-Modulated (WATER-PAM) Fluorometry
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2015
The goal of this procedure is to demonstrate the reproducibility and adaptability of using a microtiter plate format for microalgal screening. This rapid screen combines WATER-Pulse-Amplitude-Modulated (WATER-PAM) fluorometry to measure photosynthetic yield as an indicator of Photosystem II (PSII) health with small volume bacterial-algal co-cultures.
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VirWaTest, A Point-of-Use Method for the Detection of Viruses in Water Samples
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2019
Here we present VirWaTest, which is a simple, affordable and portable method for the concentration and detection of viruses from water samples at the point of use.
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Determination of Impingement Forces on a Flat Plate with the Control Volume Method
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2023
Source: Ricardo Mejia-Alvarez and Hussam Hikmat Jabbar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI The purpose of this experiment is to demonstrate forces on bodies as the result of changes in the linear momentum of the flow around them using a control volume formulation [1, 2]. The control volume analysis focuses on the macroscopic effect of flow on engineering systems, rather than the detailed description that could be achieved with a differential...
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Colorimetric Paper-based Detection of Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes from Large Volumes of Agricultural Water
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2014
A protocol involving integrated concentration, enrichment, and end-point colorimetric detection of foodborne pathogens in large volumes of agricultural water is presented here. Water is filtered through Modified Moore Swabs (MMS), enriched with selective or non-selective media, and detection is performed using paper-based analytical devices (µPAD) imbedded with bacterial-indicative colorimetric substrates.
FAQs
Volume calculations based on dimensions and depth translate the physical characteristics of a container, water body, or storage space into an estimate. This approach is useful when direct collection is not the only available measurement option, but the result depends on clearly defined dimensions and measurement conditions. It allows teams to compare water amounts among locations or sampling periods using the same calculation basis.
Calibration establishes a dependable relationship between an instrument's reading and the water amount it represents. Using calibrated containers or instruments helps make measurements more consistent across samples and locations. This consistency matters when researchers evaluate water storage, transfer, runoff, or stream conditions, because differences in recorded volume should reflect environmental variation rather than avoidable measurement inconsistency.
When water moves through a system, volume can be determined from the flow rate and the time over which water is collected. A change in either value changes the resulting estimate, so both must be recorded under defined conditions. This relationship supports assessments of stream discharge, transferred water, and runoff during a specified sampling period.
Comparable results require measurements to be made with a consistent basis, such as the same type of calibrated equipment, dimensional approach, or flow and collection-time information. Researchers can then examine differences in water amounts across sites or periods. Such comparisons help identify changes in aquatic or terrestrial systems and strengthen watershed monitoring and resource-management assessments.
A basic workflow begins by identifying whether water will be measured directly, calculated from dimensions and depth, or estimated from flow rate and collection time. The researcher then selects a suitable calibrated container or instrument, records the relevant measurements under defined conditions, and calculates or records the volume. The resulting value can be organized for site or sampling-period comparison.
In watershed studies, measured or calculated water volume can support evaluations of stream discharge and runoff. These data help characterize how much water moves through or is collected from an environmental system. Repeated measurements provide a basis for comparing conditions across sites or sampling periods, supporting watershed monitoring, resource management, and investigations of changes associated with pollution studies.
Water-volume measurements can describe storage capacity, water use, collection, and transfer within environmental systems. They also provide quantitative information for examining changes in aquatic and terrestrial settings. By linking volume estimates with location and sampling period, researchers and environmental professionals can evaluate conditions relevant to resource management, watershed monitoring, and pollution-related studies.