Filter Loading Rate

Calculate filter area and loading rate for granular media filters.

Rate of fluid movement through the system.
MGD
The load or force applied to the system.
gpm/ft²
Number of items or instances.
The speed or frequency at which something occurs.
gpm/ft²

Results

Total Filter Area:
Sum of all calculated values.
-ft²
Area per Filter:
Calculated surface area.
-ft²
Backwash Flow:
Calculated flow rate.
-GPM
Reference: AWWA/EPA Standards. Ten States Standards filtration.