FILTRATION AND BACKWASHING EPA过滤和反冲洗EPA.pptVIP

FILTRATION AND BACKWASHING A. Amirtharajah School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332 FILTRATION: THE GREAT BARRIER TO PARTICLES, PARASITES, AND ORGANICS Particle Removal Improve taste, appearance Sorbed metals and pesticides Pathogens: bacteria, viruses, protozoa Organic Removal in Biofiltration Prevent biofouling of distribution system Remove DBP precursors Multiple-Barrier Concept Fundamental and Microscopic View 1. Filtration: Attachment Detachment 2. Backwashing: Detachment Mechanisms of Filtration History of Filtration Theory(