Isha Chaknalwar, Theresa Chu, Michelle Lee
Abstract:
Modeling the physics of particle capture in stacked rapid sand filters allows for greater understanding and further innovation in filtration. A two-layer sand filter will be built to measure filtration performance parameters of effluent turbidity, head loss, and time until turbidity breakthrough or excessively high head loss. Sand filtration should be effective in removing small flocs, so flocculated influent water with coagulant and clay will enter the filter to simulate filtration and clogging.
