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The cost of the materials for construct one Secchi disk is approximately $51.25 while it
was found that NovaTech sells them for $18.72. Therefore, it is better to buy them from a
supplier.
Other Information
Through research it was found that there is potential for variation between users.
Therefore methods need to be standardized as much as possible. Below is the information found
on how to use a Secchi Disk.
HOW TO USE:
● Check to make sure the Secchi Disk is securely attached to the measured line
● When taking measurement block sun glare.
● Take measurements when water is calm, sunny days during the middle of the
day.
● Should be taken between 10am to 2pm. same observer at the same time and
using the same procedure.
○ Approach 1: lower disk beyond a point of disappearance, then raising and
lowering is slightly to set the secchi depth.
○ Approach 2: Record the depth at which the disk disappears, lower another
few feet, and then record the depth at which the disk reappears as it is
slowly brought up. Take the average of the two values.
○ Approach 3: Lower the disk until it disappears from view. Lower it one
third of a meter and then slowly raise the disk until it just reappears.
Move the disk up and down until the exact vanishing point is found.
Attach a clothespin to the line at the point where the line enters the water.
Record the measurement on your data sheet. Repeating the measurement
will provide you with a quality control check.
● Should be taken before adding anything else to the medium.
● The lower the Secchi depth, the higher the algal concentration and lake
productivity.
● Take numerous measurements.
● Take measurements from determined spot.
Algae Press
Background
Currently, the harvested Spirulina is collected and pressed and left to dry. However, the
drying period takes up to 3 days. Therefore, there is room for improvement by decreasing the
drying period and length of the process.
Materials:
● 6- 750X100X50 wood planks (main frame members)
● 2- 350X100X50 wood planks (end pieces for stability)
● 8- 150mm / M10 plated Coach bolts
● 1- 500X500X38 press base
● 4- 100mm M10 plated Coach screws
● Optional: 2 ton hydraulic jack
● Cheese cloth
● Finer mesh
Bibliography
Jourdan, Jean-Paul. "Grow Your Own Spirulina." GROW YOUR OWN SPIRULINA (n.d.): n.
pag. Antenna. 13 Dec. 2001. Web. 17 Sept. 2001.
"SCDSK1." , Secchi Disk, (each). N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2015. <http://www.novatech-
usa.com/SCDSK1?gclid=COi_p6Ozs8gCFUKQHwodbfEFnQ>.