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What is the primary purpose of filtration in water treatment plants, as described in the text?

  • To remove large, heavy contaminants from the water source.
  • To chlorinate and disinfect the water supply.
  • To remove fine particles including flocs and other suspended matter not removed by settling. (correct)
  • To add necessary minerals and nutrients to the water.
  • In a typical filtration process, what is most commonly used as the primary filtering media?

  • A thick layer of sand supported on a gravel bed. (correct)
  • A series of fine mesh screens.
  • A membrane with microscopic pores.
  • Activated Carbon
  • What happens to the rate of filtration as solids accumulate and form a filter cake?

  • The rate of filtration remains constant.
  • The rate of filtration decreases. (correct)
  • The rate of filtration increases.
  • The rate of filtration fluctuates erratically.
  • What is the 'backwashing' process in the context of filtration?

    <p>The process of cleaning the filter medium by reversing the flow of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In filtration, what term describes the volume of filtrate collected over time ($dV/dt$)?

    <p>Rate of filtration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically removed by filtration?

    <p>Dissolved Minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mechanical straining in filtration?

    <p>To remove suspended particles larger than filter voids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the rate of filtration is maintained as a constant, what will be the consequence according to the text?

    <p>Increase in the pressure difference (driving force).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of filtration, how do the interstices between sand grains contribute to the sedimentation process?

    <p>They serve as miniature sedimentation tanks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the filter cake described in filtration?

    <p>A layer of solids accumulating on the filter medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the gelatinous coating formed on sand grains play in filtration?

    <p>It attracts and traps suspended particles and bacteria due to physical forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of biological metabolism during water filtration?

    <p>To convert organic matter into harmless compounds using bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Schmutzdecke'?

    <p>A layer of zoological jelly on the sand surface with high biological activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the ‘Schmutzdecke’ important in filtration?

    <p>It enhances adsorption and straining activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides breaking down organic impurities, what other crucial role do bacteria play in the filter?

    <p>They destroy each other to create a balanced life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the continuous voids of filter media operation?

    <p>They function as shallow depth sedimentation tanks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which filtration removes impurities from water based on the provided text?

    <p>Adsorption and neutralization of opposite charges in suspended, colloidal and dissolved matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material is NOT explicitly mentioned as a commonly used filter material in the text provided?

    <p>Dolomite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required to restore the filtering capacity of sand filters after extended use?

    <p>Regeneration of the charges in the sand grains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic that differentiates Slow Sand Filters from Rapid Sand Filters in terms of filtration rate?

    <p>SSF's are 30 times slower than RSF or PF.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of filter relies on surface scrapping for cleaning?

    <p>Slow Sand Filter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a suitable situation for using a Slow Sand Filter?

    <p>When land, labor and filter sand are readily available at low cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what contributes to classifying filters?

    <p>The head required, rate of filtration, composition of media, and method of cleaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following filter types can operate under pressure, as indicated in the text?

    <p>Pressure Filter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Water Quality Control - Filtration

    • Filtration processes may not remove all particles in water, requiring prior treatment steps like sedimentation and coagulation.
    • Fine flocs, suspended and colloidal particles, color, dissolved minerals, microorganisms, and bacteria require removal before public supply.
    • Filtration passes water through layers of porous media, often sand, to remove remaining impurities.

    Introduction to Filtration

    • Filtration is a solid-liquid separation process.
    • It involves liquid passing through porous media to remove fine suspended solids.
    • Water treatment plants use filtration as a polishing step to remove small flocs and particles not removed during settling.

    Actual Filtration and Backwashing

    • Filtration applies water containing suspended matter to the top of a filter bed.
    • As the water passes through porous medium, suspended matter is removed through various mechanisms.
    • Backwashing is a cleaning process to clear the filter medium and prepare it for reuse.

    Theory of Filtration

    • The filter medium retains solid particles and permits fluid to pass through (the filtrate).
    • The rate of filtration (dV/dt) is the volume of filtrate collected per unit time.
    • During filtration, solid particles accumulate on the filter medium forming a filter cake.
    • As the filter cake thickens, resistance to filtrate flow increases, and the filtration rate decreases.
    • Filtration can be operated at a constant rate or a constant pressure.
    • Various mechanisms remove particles during filtration.

    Mechanisms of Filtration

    • Mechanical straining: particles larger than filter void size are removed.
    • Sedimentation: particles settle in the interstices of the filter media, acting as a miniature sedimentation tank.
    • Adsorption: particles adhere to filter media.
    • Impaction: particles collide with the filter media and become trapped.
    • Interception: particles follow a path through the pores, and get trapped as the fluid flow encounters the filter media.
    • Adhesion: particles attach to each other and stick to the media.
    • Biological metabolism: organic matter is metabolized into harmless substances by microorganisms that colonize in the filter.
    • Electrolytic changes: charges of suspended matter neutralize and change the chemical properties of water.

    Efficiency of Slow Sand Filters (SSF)

    • High efficiency in removing bacterial load (98-99.9%).
    • Removes turbidity up to 50 NTUs.
    • Less efficient in color removal (around 20-25%).
    • Not effective against colloidal matter, but can remove associated odors and tastes.

    Efficiency of Rapid Sand Filters (RSF)

    • High bacterial removal efficiency (80–90%).
    • Effective in removing turbidity (up to 35–40 NTU).
    • Effective in color removal (can remove up to 3 on a cobalt scale).
    • Effective in removing colloidal matter.

    Types of Filters

    • Slow Sand Filters (SSF): use gravity and are suitable when land and labor are readily available and cost-effective.
    • Rapid Sand Filters (RSF): use pressure and are suitable for areas with limited land.
    • Pressure Filters (PF): use a pressure vessel to increase filtration rate, but not as easy to maintain.
    • Various filter materials like sand, anthracite, garnet, crushed glass, rice husk, and gravel are used.

    Components of SSF

    • Enclosure tank: a watertight basin with a sloped floor.
    • Filter media: layers of graded sand (different grain sizes).
    • Base material: gravel layer supporting the filter media.
    • Under drainage system: collects filtered water and distributes wash water.
    • Appurtenances: supporting structures like wash water troughs, air compressors, and rate control devices.

    Components of RSF

    • Enclosure tank: a watertight basin with a sloped floor.
    • Filter media: layers of graded sand (different grain sizes).
    • Base material: gravel layer supporting the filter media.
    • Under drainage system: collects filtered water and distributes wash water.
    • Appurtenances: supporting structures like wash water troughs, air compressors, and rate control devices.

    Working of SSF

    • A constant water depth is maintained in the enclosure tank.
    • Water is allowed to flow through the filter media from sedimentation tank.
    • Treated water is collected through the under drainage system.

    Working of RSF

    • Coagulated raw water is fed directly to RSF without mixing, flocculation, or sedimentation.
    • Alum or chemicals are kept in pressure containers to be added to water.
    • Similar to SSF, water moves through filters and collected in under drainage system.

    Cleaning of SSF

    • Water in the tank is drained off.
    • Scrabbed, washed, and dried top layer.
    • Refill with filtered water from below.
    • Wash water is used to prevent air entrapment.

    Cleaning of RSF

    • Cleaning is based on head loss across the filter.
    • Washing water is used to remove accumulated particles at the surface and inside the filter.
    • Air is used when necessary to remove accumulated particles.

    Filter Problems

    • Air binding: water is unable to pass through filter because of gas bubbles.
    • Mud ball formation: clogging and formation of large clumps.
    • Sand Incrustation: accumulation of sticky material in the filter.
    • Jetting and sand boils: water flows through points of least resistance.
    • Sand leakage: smallest gravels get shifted during backwashing.

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