front 1 The filter effluent manganese values are higher than the filter inlet
water, yet | back 1 Manganese being leached from the greensand media |
front 2 Which polyphosphate chemical is more effective at lower dosages? | back 2 Sodium metaphosphate |
front 3 Why is lime sometimes added to water that is being aerated? | back 3 Increase pH and help remove CO2 |
front 4 Looking at the plumbing fixtures to see if stains are present is a
good way to | back 4 If iron or manganese are present |
front 5 What is the recommended detention time to allow the continuation of
iron | back 5 30-60 minutes |
front 6 Iron can be oxidized by aerating the water to form insoluble ferric
hydroxide. | back 6 •Aeration SCFM •pH •CO2 •Dissolved oxygen |
front 7 Why must chlorine be fed along with polyphosphate? | back 7 To prevent iron bacteria from growing |
front 8 In oxidation of iron using aeration, an increase in pH has what
effect on the | back 8 Accelerates the reaction |
front 9 Problem with the manganese greensand filtration system. The effluent
is | back 9 The lime dose ahead of the filter is too high |
front 10 Potassium permanganate is often used with what type of filtration media? | back 10 Manganese zeolite or manganese greensand |
front 11 Pink colored filtered water from a greensand filter is an indication of what? | back 11 The permanganate dose is too high |
front 12 Why should chlorine never be fed ahead of the polyphosphate? | back 12 The chlorine will oxidize the iron and manganese causing
insoluble |
front 13 Manganese greensand filters can be operated in three
modes: | back 13 Intermittent regeneration |
front 14 Which chemical is effective in oxidizing iron and manganese to insoluble | back 14 Potassium permanganate |