For Reduction of Iron/or Manganese From Water Supplies

BIRM
for reduction of iron/or manganese from water supplies
Birm is an efficient and economical media for the reduction of dissolved iron and manganese compounds from raw water supplies. It may be used in either gravity fed or pressurized water treatment systems. Birm acts as an insoluble catalyst to enhance the reaction between dissolved oxygen (D.O.) and the iron compounds. In ground waters the dissolved iron is usually in the ferrous bicarbonate state due to the excess of free carbon dioxide and is not filterable. Birm, acting as a catalyst between the oxygen and the soluble iron compounds, enhances the oxidation reaction of Fe2+ to Fe3+ and produces ferric hydroxide which precipitates and is easily filtered. The physical characteristics of Birm provide an excellent filter media which is easily cleaned by backwashing to remove the precipitant. Birm is not consumed in the iron removal operation and therefore offers a tremendous economic advantage over many other iron removal methods. Other advantages of Birm include: long material life with relatively low attrition loss, a wide termperature performance range and extremely high removal efficiency. Negligible labor cost are involved because Birm does not require chemicals for regeneration, only periodic backwashing is required. When using Birm for iron removal, it is necessary that the water contains no oil or hydrogen sulfide, organic matter not to exceed 4-5 ppm, the D.O. content equal at least 15% of the iron content with a pH of 6.8 or more. If the influent water has a pH of less than 6.8, neutralizing additives such as Clack's Corosex, Calcite or soda ash may be used prior to the Birm Filter to raise the pH. A water having a low D.O. level may be pretreated by aeration. Chlorination greatly reduces Birms activity. High concentrations of chlorine compounds may deplete the catalytic coating. Birm is furnished in two grades, "regular" and "fine". Regular is generally recommended for industrial, municipal and most domestic installations where backwash rates are limited. Clack's Birm may also be used for manganese reduction with the same dependability as iron removal. In these applications the water to be treated should have a pH of 8.0-9.0 for best results. If the waer also contains iron, the pH should be below 8.5. High pH conditions may cause the formulation of collidal iron which is very difficult to filter out. All other conditions remain the same for either manganese or iron removal.
ADVANTAGES
Under the proper conditions, no chemicals to purchase for maintenance. Regeneration not required. Iron removal efficiency is extremely high Negligible labor costs: only periodic backwashing required Durable material with a long life and wide temperature range Weighs only 0,75 kg / dm
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Regular Birm Color: Bulk Density: g Mesh Size: g Specific Gravity: g Effective Size:: g Uniform Coefficient:
g g
black 0,75 kg / dm 0,5 2,1 mm 2.0 kg / dm 0.59 mm 1.96 black 0,75 kg / dm 0,42- 2 mm 2.0 kg / dm 0.48 mm 2.71
Fine Birm g Color: g Bulk Density: g Mesh Size: g Specific Gravity: g Effective Size:: g Uniform Coefficient:
CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION

Alkalinity should be greater than two times the combined sulfate and chloride concentration g Water pH range: 6.8-9.0 g Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) 15% of the iron (or iron and manganese) g Bed depth: 750 900 mm g Freeboard: 50% of bed depth (min.) g Backwash rate: Regular Birm: 25 30 m/ h Fine Birm: 20 25 m/ h. g Service flowrate: 8 13 m/ h intermittent flow rates and / or favorable local conditions may allow higher flow rates g Free chlorine ( Cl2) < 0.5 ppm g Hydrogen Sulfide none
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BIRM
for the reduction of iron and / or manganese from water supplies
Pressure drop (bars / m bed depth) 0,34 0,23 0,18 0,11 0,07
C C 5 15
0,03 0,02
C 25
0,015 15 20 25 30 40 50 Service flow rate (m/h) Bettexpansion in % 50% 60
BirmR is a federally registered trademark of Clack Corporation WS / USA
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BirmR is tested and listed under ANSI / NSF and classified by UL INC. as drinking water treatment system components acc. to ANSI/NSF 61-(1991)-57Y3 Packing units. 28,3 Liter
15 C
(1 ft) Scke
30%
27 C
20%
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INAQUA Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH

Langmaar 7 D-41238 Mnchengladbach Tel.: 02166 - 62199 - 0
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Fax : 02166 - 62199 - 26
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website:www.inaqua.de
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The information and recommendation in this publcation are based on data we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but do not imply any warranty or performance guarantee, as conditions and methods of use of the products are beyond our control. Original brochures are valid. Specifikations are subject to change without notice.
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BIRM

for reduction of iron/or manganese from water supplies

CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION

for the reduction of iron and / or manganese from water supplies

0,015 15 20 25 30 40 50 Service flow rate (m/h) Bettexpansion in % 50% 60

BirmR is a federally registered trademark of Clack Corporation WS / USA

INAQUA Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH

Fax : 02166 - 62199 - 26

Flow rate (m/h)

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