Granular Media Filtration: Filt. Media Tab

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Variable Definitions, Ranges and Default Values

The following table shows a brief description of the variables appearing in this tab. The table also displays their default values and their generally acceptable range:

Variable

Default Value

Range

 

○ Length (% Total)
The length of the selected layer as a percentage of total bed length.

100.0

0 – 100

○ Binding Capacity (mg solids/cm3)
The binding capacity of the selected layer.

50.0

Positive

○ Density (g/L)
The density of the selected layer.

1,500

Positive

○ Void Fraction (%)
The porosity of the selected layer.

40.0

0 – 100

○ Shape Factor
The particle shape factor for the selected layer.

0.85

0.0 – 1.0 (for CK, Rose)

6.0 – 8.5 (for FH)

○ Effective Diameter (mm)
The effective diameter of the selected layer.

0.60

Positive