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Semester- 6, Division-C
Guided by,
Prof. H.H. Jariwala
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Content
Sr. No. Topic Slide No.
1. Introduction [04-05]
2. Theory of filter [06-10]
3. Filter materials [11-15]
4. Classification of Filters [16-16]
5. Slow Sand Filter [17-28]
6. Rapid Sand Filter [29-40]
7. Backwashing [41-45]
8. Comparison of SSF & RSF [46-47]
9. Design of Rapid Sand Filter [48-53]
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Introduction
Sedimentation removes a large percentages of settable solids,
suspended solids, organic matter and small percentage of bacteria.
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Introduction
The process of passing the water
through the beds of granular
material(sand and gravel) is known
as Filtration.
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Theory of filter
When water is filtered through the bed of filter media, usually
consisting of clean sand, the following factors take place:
◦ (2) Sedimentation
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Mechanical straining
Sand contains small pores. The suspended particles which are bigger
than the size of the voids in the sand layer, cannot pass through these
voids and get arrested.
These arrested particles forms a mat on the top of the bed which
further helps in straining out
the impurities.
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Sedimentation
In mechanical straining only those particles which are coarser than
void size are arrested. Finer particles are removed by sedimentation.
The voids between sand grains of filter acts like small sedimentation
tanks.
The colloidal matter arrested in the voids is the gelatinous mass and
therefore attract other finer particles.
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Biological action
Suspended impurities contain some portion of organic impurities such
as algae, plankton, etc., which are food of various types of micro-
organisms.
These organic impurities form a layer on the top of sand bed which is
known as ‘Schmutzdecke’ or ‘dirty skin’.
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Electrolytic action
Another function of the filter is to remove the particulate matter by
electrostatic exchange.
The charge of the filter medium neutralize the charge of floc, thereby
permitting the floc to be removed.
media is replaced.
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Filter materials
Sand(fine/coarse) is generally used as filter media.
Filter materials:
◦ 1. Sand
◦ 2. Gravel
◦ 3. Anthracite
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Sand
It should have following properties:
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Sand
Effective size of sand(D10): Uniformity Coefficient(Cu):
◦ Very fine sand: Clogged quickly & ◦ It is a measure of particle range and is
reduce rate of filteration given by,
0.45-0.70 mm for Rapid Sand Filter ◦ 1.3-1.7 for Rapid Sand Filter
It supports the sand and allows the filtered water to move freely
towards the underdrains.
It allows the wash water to move upward
uniformly on sand.
The gravel is placed in 5 to 6 layers having
finest size on top.
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Anthracite
Substitute for sand
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Classification of Filters
Filters may be classified as:
Slow sand filter
(Biological Filter)
Gravity filters:
Rapid sand filter
(Mechanical Filter)
Filters
Horizontal
pressure filter
Pressure filters:
Vertical pressure
filter
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Slow Sand Filter
Used in rural areas in place of a rapid gravity filter
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Slow Sand Filter
Filtered water has < 0.3 NTU turbidity (the goal is < 0.1 NTU)
Oxfam filters (use of geo-textile fabric on the top of the sand layer for
straining out the suspended matter (pre-treatment!)
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Slow Sand Filter
Essential features:
1) Enclosure tank 2) Filter media 3) Base material
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1. Enclosure tank
SSF is open basin, rectangular shape and built below finished ground
level.
50 to 1000 sqm
Depth – 2.5 to 4 m
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2. Filter media: Sand
Thickness of sand layer - 90 to 110 cm
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3. Base material: Gravel
Thickness of gravel bed - 30 to 75 cm
Top most 15 cm 3 to 6
Intermediate 15 cm 6 to 20
Intermediate 15 cm 20 to 40
Bottom 15 cm 40 to 65
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4. Under drainage system
Base material and filter media are supported by under drainage
system.
10 cm dia.
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5. Appurtenances
Devices are required for
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Working of Slow Sand Filter
In a slow sand filter impurities in the water are removed by a
combination of processes: sedimentation, straining, adsorption, and
chemical and bacteriological action.
During the first few days, water is purified mainly by mechanical and
physical-chemical processes. The resulting accumulation of sediment
and organic matter forms a thin layer on the sand surface, which
remains permeable and retains particles even smaller than the spaces
between the sand grains.
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Working of Slow Sand Filter(contd..)
As this layer (referred to as “Schmutzdecke”) develops, it becomes
living quarters of vast numbers of micro-organisms which break down
organic material retained from the water, converting it into water,
carbon dioxide and other oxides.
Most impurities, including bacteria and viruses, are removed from the
raw water as it passes through the filter skin and the layer of filter bed
sand just below.
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Working of Slow Sand Filter(contd..)
The purification mechanisms extend from the filter skin to approx.
0.3-0.4 m below surface of filter bed, gradually decreasing in activity
at lower-levels as water becomes pure & contains less organic matter.
They are suitable for treating waters with low colors, low turbidities
and low bacterial contents.
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Advantages & Disadvantages of SSF
Advantages: Disadvantages:
Simple to construct and operate Old fashioned and outdated
Cheaper method of water purification
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Rapid Sand Filter
Essential features:
1) Enclosure tank 2) Filter media 3) Base material
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1. Enclosure tank
Smaller in size, therefore can be placed under roof
6000 lit/sqm/hr
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2. Filter media: Sand
Should be free from dirt, organic matter and other suspended solids
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Estimation of depth
The depth of sand bed should be such that flocs should not break through the
sand bed.
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3. Base material: Gravel
Thickness of gravel bed – 45 to 60 cm
Top most 15 cm 3 to 6
Intermediate 15 cm 6 to 12
Intermediate 15 cm 12 to 20
Bottom 15 cm 20 to 50
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Estimation of depth
To start with, a size gradation of 2 mm at top and 50 mm at bottom is
assumed.
𝑙 = 2.54 ∗ 𝐾 ∗ log(𝑑)
where,
K can be taken as 12
d = gravel size in mm
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4. Under drainage system
Objectives of under drainage system
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5. Appurtenances
Typical devices required are,
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Working of Rapid Sand Filter
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Working of Rapid Sand Filter
All valves are kept closed except valves A and B
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Working of Rapid Sand Filter
Filter run may range between less than a day to several days
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Advantages & Disadvantages of RSF
Advantages: Disadvantages:
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Rapid Sand Filter
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Backwashing
Filter is back washed when head loss through it has reached the
maximum permissible.
RSF are washed by sending air and water upwards through the bed by
reverse flow through the collector system.
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Steps in Back Washing
1. Close influent valve A
3. Open air valve F, so that air blows at rate of 1 to 1.5 m3 free air
/min/m2 of bed area for @ 2 to 3 min. this will break up the scum
4. Close the air valve F and open the wash water valve E gradually to
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Steps in Back Washing(contd…)
5. Open the wastewater valve D to carry wash water to drain. Continue
6. Close the wash water valve E. Close the wastewater valve D. wait for some
7. Open valve A slightly, open valve C for carrying filtered water to drains for
few minutes.
8. Close the valve C and open valve B. Open valve A completely to resume
normal filtration
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Back washing at Treatment Plant
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Comparison of SSF & RSF
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Comparison of SSF & RSF(contd…)
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Rapid Sand Filter Design
Problem: Design a rapid sand filter to treat 10 million litres of raw water
per day allowing 0.5% of filtered water for backwashing. Half hour per
day is used for backwashing. Assume necessary data.
Solution: Total filtered water = 10.05 x 24 x 106 = 0.42766 Ml/h
24 x 23.5
Let the rate of filtration be 5000 l / h / m2 of bed.
Area of filter = 10.05 x 106 x 1 = 85.5 m2
23.5 5000
Provide 2 units. Each bed area 85.5/2 = 42.77. L/B = 1.3; 1.3B2 = 42.77
B = 5.75 m ; L = 5.75 x 1.3 = 7.5 m
Assume depth of sand = 50 to 75 cm.
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Rapid Sand Filter Design(contd…)
Underdrainage system:
Total area of holes = 0.2 to 0.5% of bed area.
Assume 0.2% of bed area = 0.2 x 42.77 = 0.086 m2
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Area of lateral = 2 (Area of holes of lateral)
Area of manifold = 2 (Area of laterals)
So, area of manifold = 4 x area of holes = 4 x 0.086 = 0.344 = 0.35 m2 .
So, Diameter of manifold = (4 x 0.35 /p)1/2 = 66 cm
Assume c/c of lateral = 30 cm. Total numbers = 7.5/ 0.3 = 25 on either
side.
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Rapid Sand Filter Design(contd…)
Length of lateral = 5.75/2 - 0.66/2 = 2.545 m.
C.S. area of lateral = 2 x area of perforations per lateral. Take dia of
holes = 13 mm
Number of holes: n p (1.3)2 = 0.086 x 104 = 860 cm2
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So, n = 4 x 860 = 648, say 650
p (1.3)2
Number of holes per lateral = 650/50 = 13
Area of perforations per lateral = 13 x p (1.3)2 /4 = 17.24 cm2
Spacing of holes = 2.545/13 = 19.5 cm.
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Rapid Sand Filter Design(contd…)
C.S. area of lateral = 2 x area of perforations per lateral
= 2 x 17.24 = 34.5 cm2.
So, Diameter of lateral = (4 x 34.5/p)1/2 = 6.63 cm
Check: Length of lateral < 60 d = 60 x 6.63 = 3.98 m. l = 2.545 m (Hence
acceptable).
Rising washwater velocity in bed = 50 cm/min.
Washwater discharge per bed = (0.5/60) x 5.75 x 7.5 = 0.36 m3/s.
Velocity of flow in lateral = 0.36 = 0.36 x 10 4 =2.08 m/s (ok)
Total lateral area 50 x 34.5
Manifold velocity = 0.36 = 1.04 m/s < 2.25 m/s (ok)
0.345
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Rapid Sand Filter Design(contd…)
Washwater gutter
Discharge of washwater per bed = 0.36 m3/s. Size of bed = 7.5 x 5.75 m.
Assume 3 troughs running lengthwise at 5.75/3 = 1.9 m c/c.
Discharge of each trough = Q/3 = 0.36/3 = 0.12 m3/s.
Q =1.71 x b x h3/2
Assume b =0.3 m
h3/2 = 0.12 = 0.234
1.71 x 0.3
So, h = 0.378 m = 37.8 cm = 40 cm
= 40 + (free board) 5 cm = 45 cm; slope 1 in 40
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Rapid Sand Filter Design(contd…)
Clear water reservoir for backwashing
For 4 h filter capacity, Capacity of tank = 4 x 5000 x 7.5 x 5.75 x 2
1000
= 1725 m3
Assume depth d = 5 m. Surface area = 1725/5 = 345 m2
L/B = 2; 2B2 = 345; B = 13 m & L = 26 m.
Dia of inlet pipe coming from two filter = 50 cm.
Velocity < 0.6 m/s. Dia. of wash water pipe to overhead tank = 67.5 cm.
Air compressor unit = 1000 l of air/ min/ m2 bed area.
For 5 min, air required = 1000 x 5 x 7.5 x 5.77 x 2 = 4.32 m3 of air.
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References
Water supply engineering by S.K.Garg,1977
Picture Courtesy: http://www.google.com
www.historyofwaterfilterrs.com/filteration
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