Pressure Sand Filter
Product Description
A typical pressure sand filter consists of a pressure vessel - this could be either vertical or
horizontal-fitted with a set of frontal pipe work and valves, graded sand supported by layers of
graded under bed consisting of pebbles and silex, a top distributor to distribute the incoming
water uniformly throughout the cross section of the filter, and an under drain system to collect
filtered water. Fig 1 shows the arrangement of a vertical pressure sand filter.
Fig-1: Vertical Pressure Sand Filter
Fig-2: Horizontal Pressure Sand Filter
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SHREYANS WATER ENGINEERS (An ISO 9001‐2008 Certified Company)
Regd. Off: 153, Shukan Mall, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad‐380060. Factory: Plot No. 6/2,
9&10, Sumukh Ind. Estate, Phase‐I, Opp. Kiran Industries, GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad‐382445
[email protected] Web: www.shreyanswater.com , www.shreyanswater.co.in
Working Principle
In pressure sand filter raw water flows downwards through the filter bed and as the suspended
matter- which has usually been treated by addition of a coagulant like alum- is retained on the
sand surface and between the sand grains immediately below the surface. There is steady rise
in the loss of head as the filtration process continues and the flow reduces once the pressure
drop across the filter is excessive.
The filter is now taken out of service and cleaning of the filter is effected by flow reversal.
To assist in cleaning the bed, the backwash operation is often preceded by air agitation
through the under drain system. The process of air scouring agitates the sand with a scrubbing
action, which loosens the intercepted particles. The filter is now ready to be put back into
service.
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SHREYANS WATER ENGINEERS (An ISO 9001‐2008 Certified Company)
Regd. Off: 153, Shukan Mall, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad‐380060. Factory: Plot No. 6/2,
9&10, Sumukh Ind. Estate, Phase‐I, Opp. Kiran Industries, GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad‐382445
[email protected] Web: www.shreyanswater.com , www.shreyanswater.co.in
Multi Grade Filter (Activated Carbon Filter, Iron &
Manganese Removal Filter, Dual Media Filter)
Product Description
Multigrade filter is a depth filter that makes use of coarse and fine media mixed together in a
fixed proportion. This arrangement produces a filter bed with adequate pore dimensions for
retaining both large and small suspended particles. This filter performs at a substantially
higher specific flow rate than conventional filters.
Specific flow rates of 0.82 – 1.64 ft/min have been successfully obtained for treating waters
containing 25 – 50 ppm suspended solids respectively to produce filtrate with less than 5 ppm.
Fig-1 - Elevation and internal arrangement of the Multi Grade Filter
Working Principle
It is similar to Pressure Sand Filters.
Features
Higher specific velocity
Raw water can be used for backwashing the filter
Design for Different impurities Removal Purpose based on Select ion and Grades of
Media
Applications
The Shreyans Multigrade filter is an ideal choice for all applications where a conventional
sand filter is used. It is also used in cooling water and in potable water treatment. It is ideal for
filtration of clarified water. The Based on Selection of Specific Media, the Multi Grade Filters
can be designed for removal Suspended Solids, Turbidity, Color, Odor, Iron, Manganese etc…
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SHREYANS WATER ENGINEERS (An ISO 9001‐2008 Certified Company)
Regd. Off: 153, Shukan Mall, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad‐380060. Factory: Plot No. 6/2,
9&10, Sumukh Ind. Estate, Phase‐I, Opp. Kiran Industries, GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad‐382445
[email protected] Web: www.shreyanswater.com , www.shreyanswater.co.in
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SHREYANS WATER ENGINEERS (An ISO 9001‐2008 Certified Company)
Regd. Off: 153, Shukan Mall, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad‐380060. Factory: Plot No. 6/2,
9&10, Sumukh Ind. Estate, Phase‐I, Opp. Kiran Industries, GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad‐382445
[email protected] Web: www.shreyanswater.com , www.shreyanswater.co.in
