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

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Overview of solid-liquid separation alternatives in water
Direct
Filtration

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 (precoat filtration)
or expanded perlite

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 Particle size (micron)

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 Filtration Mechanisms
Important to understand the
mechanisms
Settling, adsorption and diffusion
Not much screening

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 A B

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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

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 Diagrammatic layout
of sand filters

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 Typical multimedia filter

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 Construction details of sand filters

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 Construction details of sand filter

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 Filter operation

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 Some examples
of layout and
construction
details

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Multimedia filters

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 PRESSURE
FILTERS

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1.Overflow
2.Filter Influent
3.Coarse Media
4.Fine Media
5.Filtrate Nozzles
6.Filtrate Chamber
7.Level Controller
8.Filter Reject
9.Wash box
10.Counter-Current Washer
11.Airlift
12.Central Feed Chamber
13.Actuated Valve

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 Slow Sand Filtration

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 Slow Sand Filter Cleaning

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 Slow Sand Filter Underdrain

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