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Main Title Filter evaluation procedures for granular media /
Author Nix, Daniel K.
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Author Title of a Work
Taylor, John Scott,
Publisher American Water Works Association,
Year Published 2003
OCLC Number 50554176
ISBN 1583212353; 9781583212356; 1583210261; 9781583210260
Subjects Water--Purification--Filtration--Evaluation
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EKAM  TD441.N647 2003 Region 4 Library/Atlanta,GA 07/07/2021
Edition 1st ed.
Collation xiii, 185 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (page 179) and index.
Contents Notes
1. Introduction -- 2. Organization of a filter evaluation program -- 3. Safety considerations -- 4. Filter indices -- 5. Filter run hour analysis -- 6. Physical observations -- 7. Backwash observations -- 8. Backwash bed expansion analysis -- 9. Backwash rise rate analysis -- 10. Backwash water turbidity analysis -- 11. Top of gravel footprint analysis -- 12. Filtration rate analysis -- 13. Turbidity analysis -- 14. Mudball analysis -- 15. Carbonate precipitation analysis -- 16. Sieve testing procedure -- 17. Sludge retention profile -- 18. Underdrain inspection -- Appendixes: -- A. Equipment drawings -- B. Conversions -- C. Blank forms. "Filter Evaluation Procedures for Granular Media takes you through all of the granular filter test procedures that water professionals need to know. This book will give water industry personnel the guidance needed to produce the highest level of finished water quality for the protection of public health."--Jacket.