Description
Hyper Filtration Efficiency – With filtration efficiency in the 3 to 5 micron range, Tubidexâ₏™s enhanced performance results in down stream cost savings for chemicals, filter cartridges, membrane cleaning, membrane life, etc.
Higher Flow Rates – With nominal service flow rates up to 15 gpm/ft2 in pressure filters, Turbidexâ„¢ allows significant savings in initial equipment costs when compared to traditional medias. Turbidexâ„¢ allows for peak flow rates up to 20 gpm/ft2 Turbidex
Superior Water Clarity – Traditional sediment filtration media rely on mechanical straining to remove suspended solids for turbidity reduction. Turbidexâ„¢ filtration media incorporates straining as well as ion exchange, sedimentation and flocculation to produce crystal clear water down to <0.1 NTU of turbidity.
Water Savings – The loading capacity of Turbidexâ„¢ media is up to 1.5 times greater than multi-media and up to 2.8 times greater than sand filters. This results in longer run times with less frequent backwashing, resulting in significant water savings.
Lightweight Media – Weighing 50-70% less than traditional medias, using Turbidexâ„¢ will result in substantial freight savings.
Operating Parameters
Bed depth: 30 – 48 inches
Freeboard: 50% of bed depth
Flow rate: 12 – 20 gpm/ ft2
Backwash rate: 14 – 18 gpm/ ft2
Replacement media ratio : 1:1
Physical Characteristics
Color: off-White
Bulk Density: 50 lbs./ft3
Surface area: 14 to 25 m2/g
Mesh Size: 14 x 30
Uniformity Coefficient: 1.64