PROCESS MECHANISMS
The following sections are included:
Introduction
Random Mixed Media
Bed Hydraulics
Surface Shear Stress
Interception
Settlement
Diffusion
Surface Filtration
Inertial Capture
Internal Trapping
Conditions in a Clogged Filter
Flocculation
A Mathematical Model (MFLX-Multilayer Flexible Model)
Experimental
Results
Headloss vs Time
Voidage and Maturation
Flow Changes
Effect of Flow Rate (Steady Conditions)
Effect of Bed Depth
Media Size
Media Size Range
Floc Strength
Summary
References