Filter Troubleshooting & Design Handbook

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Troubleshooting granular filters can take hours and frustrate even the most experienced water operators. Find and solve filter problems fast with this handbook. Authored by a filter designer and consultant who holds several patents in filtration, this book has all the information needed to troubleshoot granular media filters, understand how they work, and maintain optimum filter performance.Table of Contents1.
Introduction2.
Driving Head3.
Plenum/Flume Hydraulics4.
Filter Support Gravel5.
Filter Media6.
Underdrain7.
Optimizing Backwash8.
Filter Controls9.
Gravity Filter Troubleshooting Procedures10. Pressure Filters11. Filter Maintenance12. SummaryAppendix: Water Treatment Chemistry and Jar Testing ProceduresAppendix: Troubleshooting ChecklistsAppendix: Historical Records