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While the surface area of the filter is increased, the design would be difficult to manufacture. The well screens also make it difficult to replace the sand or observe the filter. The well screens are expensive and would be difficult to seal. Additionally, headloss across the screens would reduce efficiency and expansion of the bed would be constrained in the concentric pipes.