Question: A filter has been designed to have a run length of 7 2 h while operating at 1 4 . 4 m / h filtration

A filter has been designed to have a run length of 72 h while operating at 14.4 m/h filtration rate. The
design BW rate is 45 m/h. backwash duration is 15 min, and filter-to-waste duration is 20 min. The
operator decides the filters need to be clean more thoroughly and starts to backwash at 55 m/h for 30
min. As a result, filter ripening takes longer and the filter-to-waste duration expands to 45 min.
Calculate the UFRV, UBWV, UFWV, and % recovery (a) as designed and (b) as operated. (c) What is
the % increase in volume of treated water lost from the operators enhanced filter cleaning operation?

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