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Head loss in the filter bed during washing

Input data

Filter bed depth

Porosity

Real specific weight of the filter bed material

Temperature

Output data

Head loss

Description

Given the filter media depth and porosity and the specific weight of its grains, calculates the head loss during its upflow washing.

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References

  • VIANNA, Marcos R. Hidráulica aplicada às estações de tratamento de água. 6. Ed. Belo Horizonte, 3I, 2019.