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Which device is used to supply air for the agitation of sand grains during washing of filters?

(a) Rate control device

(b) Tube settlers

(c) Air compressors

(d) Flocculator

The question was posed to me in final exam.

I need to ask this question from Rapid Sand Filter in section Filtration of Environmental Engineering

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Correct choice is (c) Air compressors

The best explanation: Air compressor is used to supply air for the agitation of sand grains at the rate of 0.6-0.8m^3 per minute per m^2 of filter area for 5 minutes.

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