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Which type of problem is caused in filter due to the accumulation of solids on the top surface of filter media?

(a) Clogging

(b) Air binding

(c) Sand incrustation

(d) Sand leakage

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The origin of the question is Problems in Filter Operation in portion Filtration of Environmental Engineering

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Right answer is (a) Clogging

To elaborate: Clogging of bed is caused due to the accumulation of solids on the top surface of filter media, which results in the formation of mud balls and cracking of the bed.

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