Operational Control of Coagulation and Filtration Processes (M37): AWWA Manual of Practice

by American Water Works Association

Overview

Coagulation and filtration are the heart of conventional water treatment plants. Employing proper coagulationchemistry is fundamental to successful filtration. This manual is designed to help you keep your treatment plant's coagulation and filtration processes operating at optimum efficiency. The manual has all the information needed to design and operate jar tests, online monitoring and control, flocculation, clarification, filtration, and pilot tests.The manual covers all areas of coagulation and filtration practice:



Particle and Natural Organic Removal in Drinking Water Treatment

Jar Testing

Online Sensors for Monitoring and Controlling Coagulation and Filtration

Flocculation and Clarification Processes

Filtration

Pilot Testing for Process Evaluation and Control

Case Studies

Extensive appendixes provide handy operational information:



Conversion from Alum to Ferric Sulfate

Jar Test Calibration

Relationship Between Coagulation Parameters

NOM Measurements for Coagulation Control

Net Charge Equals Positive Change

Streaming Current Detector Pilot Study

Real-Time Filtration Performance

Online Monitoring

Addition of Ferric Chloride

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781583218013
Publisher:	American Water Works Association
Publication date:	11/10/2010
Pages:	242
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the oldest and largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to safe and sustainable water in the world. With more than 50,000 members worldwide and 43 Sections in North America, AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the entire water community.