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During the first stage, we conducted a literature and online review of existing filtration technology and research. We determined the flow rate needed to sufficiently expand and clean the sand filter bed. This will help us determine how high the clear well needs to be above the filter, how large the flow pipes should be, and how much water should be in the clear well.
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Important parameters for the final design of the filtration and backwash system for an actual AguaClara plant and for bench-scale or pilot plant-scale testing are in the following MATHCAD file.
Click here for our MATHCAD File and description.
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