Water Filter
Pressure water treatment filter is a RSF contained under pressure in a steel tank, which may be vertical or horizontal, depending on the space available. Similar to gravity filters, the media in pressure filter is usually sand or a combination of media also called multimedia filters. Filtration rates are similar to gravity filters. The below figure shows the details of vertical and horizontal pressure water treatment filters.
- Top: Vertical pressure filter, Bottom: Horizontal pressure filter
These filters are commonly used for iron and manganese removal from groundwater, which is first aerated to oxidize the iron or manganese present, then pumped through the filter to remove the suspended material. Pressure filters are also used in swimming pool for recirculation water treatment.
Regardless of the method of control, the water filter eventually fills with suspended material. At some time, usually after 15 to 30 hours, it will need to be backwashed similar to rapid sand filter to clean the media and restore the normal rate of filtration.
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Good day, I write training manuals for water and waste water treatment operators. I am currently busy with a manual on filtration. May I please have your permission to use the diagram of pressure filters on your website in one of my manuals? The diagram will be properly referenced to you. Thank you for your kind consideration. Sincerely, Saartjie Duvenhage
OK, You can use in your Water and Waste Water Treatment Operators Manuals with by giving reference to my website http://www.thewatertreaments.com and to the image of the Pressure filters diagram.
Thanks.
I want to know how to design a pump for a pressure filter can you please assist?
Hi, I am writing a project report - and we are using your water filter. May I please have your permission to use the diagram of pressure filters on your website in report? The diagram will be properly referenced to you.
Thank you in advance for your kind consideration. Eng. Modhakkiru Katakweba, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
its given a good explaination about pressure filters and iam writing an article on this article. It helped me a lot by understanding this.
we want to know , how much space required for installation 1.0 MLD pressure filter. if possible pl. give LXBXH of construction and any other specific requirement for installation at site.
Hai,in my Ro system,
Sand filter pressure inlet pressure is 1-1.5bar pressure,,
When iam running Ro plant,at that time sand filter pressure going very low pressure below 1bar,,
So I need to increase pressure ,,so what to do,
Give me any ideas,,suggestions,plzz
Iwant to know design of drain and backwash And regeneration timing setting and flow requirement for the capacity of tank & air blowing req for how much.. like Qus.. Pls assist me...
What is it's design life
Hi, I am writing a project report – and we are using your water filter. May I please have your permission to use the diagram of pressure filters. The diagram will be properly referenced to you.
Thank you in advance for your kind consideration. Eng. Modhakkiru Katakweba, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
I am writing the manual for water supply and treatment . May I kindly request you permission to use the diagram of pressure filter for WASH manual