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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 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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