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Air Vent System Prevents Media Upset
Author(s) -
Brown Nancy
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1984.tb00350.x
Subject(s) - upset , filter (signal processing) , air filter , environmental science , forensic engineering , engineering , electrical engineering , mechanical engineering , inlet
Air trapped in the underdrain system of a filter can cause severe media upset when the filter is backwashed. This article describes a simple air vent that can be used with most filter systems to prevent upset media. Construction and installation tips are provided.