FILTRATION Settling does not remove all flocs – further treatment is required Filtration provides the additional opportunity for separation of small flocs or particles This presentation is an introduction to filtration technology concepts 9/14/2018 Water filtration
Overview of solid-liquid separation alternatives in water Direct Filtration 9/14/2018 Water filtration
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Particle size (micron) 9/14/2018 Water filtration
Filtration Mechanisms Important to understand the mechanisms Settling, adsorption and diffusion Not much screening 9/14/2018 Water filtration
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Filter Classification by Filtration Rate 2-4 gpm/ft2 18-40 thou 1.6-3.3 ft 1-3 gpm/ft2 0.5-2 thou 9/14/2018 Water filtration
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Diagrammatic layout of sand filters 9/14/2018 Water filtration
Typical multimedia filter 9/14/2018 Water filtration
Construction details of sand filters 9/14/2018 Water filtration
Construction details of sand filter 9/14/2018 Water filtration
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Filter operation 9/14/2018 Water filtration
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Some examples of layout and construction details 9/14/2018 Water filtration
Multimedia filters 9/14/2018 Water filtration
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Counter-Current Washer Airlift Central Feed Chamber Actuated Valve Overflow Filter Influent Coarse Media Fine Media Filtrate Nozzles Filtrate Chamber Level Controller Filter Reject Wash box Counter-Current Washer Airlift Central Feed Chamber Actuated Valve 9/14/2018 Water filtration
Slow Sand Filtration 9/14/2018 Water filtration
Slow Sand Filter Cleaning 9/14/2018 Water filtration
Slow Sand Filter Underdrain 9/14/2018 Water filtration