Recommended Resources for the Reader, 120

Questions for Thinking and Discussing, 122

Chapter 4. Selecting the Right Filter Media,123

Introduction, 123
Types of Filter Media to Choose From, 123

Rigid Filter Media, 132

General Properties of Loose and Granular
Media, 142 Filter Media Selection Criteria, 148
Recommended Resources for the Reader, 152
Questions for Thinking and Discussing, 155

Chapter 5. What Pressure- and Cake-Filtration Are All About,

157 Introduction, 157
Constant Pressure Differential Filtration,
158 Constant-Rate Filtration, 168
Variable-Rate and -Pressure Filtration,
170 Constant-Pressure and -Rate
Filtration, 172 Filter-Medium Filtration
Formulas, 173 Cake Filtration
Equipment, 184 Nomenclature, 213
Recommended Resources for the Reader, 214
Questions for Thinking and Discussing, 217

Chapter 6. Cartridge and Other Filters Worth Mentioning, 224

Introduction, 224
Cartridge Filters, 224
The Tilting Pan Filter, 228
The Table Filter, 23 1
Questions for Thinking and Discussing, 233

Chapter 7. What Sand Filtration is All About,

235 Introduction, 235
Water Treatment Plant Operations, 236
Granular Media Filtration, 243
Let’s Take a Closer Look at Sand Filters,
247 Slow Sand Filtration, 256 Rapid
Sand Filtration, 257
Chemical Mixing and Solids Contact Processes,
260 Recommended Resources for the Reader, 265