Main Title |
Filter evaluation procedures for granular media / |
Author |
Nix, Daniel K.
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Other Authors |
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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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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EKAM |
TD441.N647 2003 |
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Region 4 Library/Atlanta,GA |
07/07/2021 |
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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. |