Depending on the type of water, suspended solids concentration, oil and grease, COD/ BOD, iron contents, sand filters are sized differently, but the basic design data to clarify natural waters are the following: |
Filtration velocity |
6-15 m3/h.m2 |
Diameter |
50 cm to 1m |
1 to 3m |
Filtration area |
0,2 to 0,8 m2 |
0,8 to 7 m2 |
Flowrates |
10L/h to 10 m3/h |
10 to 100 m3/h |
Pressure ratings |
4 to10 bar |
Vessel Materials |
Epoxy-coated steel |
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Polyester composite |
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Stainless steel (on request) |
Bed depth |
1 meter min. |
Filtration media |
Anthracite 1.4-1.5 mm |
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Sand 0.4-0.8 mm |
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Sand 1.0-2.0 mm |
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Gravel 2.0-3.15 mm |
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Gravel 3.15-5.6 mm |
Top manhole |
2 1/2 to 6" |
DN 400 |
Accessories |
5-ball or butterfly valves |
5-butterfly valves |
Options |
Manometers, degaser, flowmeter |
Control |
Automatic or manual backwash, on timer and/or differential pressure |
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