AWWA JAW30314 Journal AWWA - Assessing Perlite as a Sand Substitute in Filtration

Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 06/01/1991

Uluatam, Semra Siber

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Crushed raw perlite, which is plentiful along Turkey's Aegean Coast, was examined for its suitability as a substitute for sand in filter beds. Sieve analysis, porosity, particle density, and solubility in 20 percent concentrated HCl acid tests results as well as the costs of perlite and sand were compared. Includes 8 references, tables.

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Edition: Vol. 83 - No. 6 Published: 06/01/1991 Number of Pages: 2 File Size: 1 file , 1 MB