MIL-HDBK-1164
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11.4.7
Tools and Equipment...................................................171
11.5
Mechanical Equipment. ...............................................171
11.5.1
Aerators .......................................................................171
11.5.2
Rapid-Mix Basins and Equipment................................171
11.5.3
Flocculators .................................................................171
11.5.4
Sedimentation Basins and Clarifiers............................171
11.5.4.1
Nonmechanically Cleaned Sedimentation
Basins ..........................................................................171
11.5.4.2
Lubrication Requirements............................................175
11.5.4.3
Overload Alarm............................................................176
11.5.4.4
Upflow Clarifiers and Solids Contact
Unit ..............................................................................176
11.5.5
Gravity Filters. .............................................................176
11.5.5.1
Filter Media..................................................................180
11.5.5.2
Loss of Filter Media. ....................................................185
11.5.5.3
Gravel Inspection.........................................................186
11.5.5.4
Filter Underdrain System .............................................186
11.5.5.5
Wash Water Troughs ..................................................187
11.5.5.6
Operating Console.......................................................187
11.5.5.7
Rate Controllers...........................................................188
11.5.5.8
Gages. .........................................................................189
11.5.5.9
Piping and Valves ........................................................191
11.5.5.10
Maintenance Schedule ................................................191
11.5.6
Pressure Filters ...........................................................191
11.5.7
Precoat Filters .............................................................192
11.5.8
Ion-Exchange Equipment ............................................193
11.5.8.1
Operating Conditions...................................................193
11.5.8.2
Demineralization Equipment........................................196
11.5.9
Recarbonation Equipment ...........................................196
11.5.9.1
Combustion Units ........................................................196
11.5.9.2
Carbon Dioxide Gas Feeders and
Evaporator Units ..........................................................197
11.5.10
Distillation Equipment ..................................................197
11.5.10.1
Multiple-Effect Evaporators .........................................197
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