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Turbidex™
Natural Zeolite Mineral
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Rock formation – volcanic originMineral sponge – similar to amicroporous ceramic, 3 to 30 micron tapered pore spaces and 3.5 angstrom molecular sieveLarge internal and external surface
Turbidex™
Natural Zeolite Mineral
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NATURAL ZEOLITE USESWater FiltrationFloc EnhancementHeavy Metal RemovalOily Waste AbsorbentSolidification / Stabilization
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Why Zeolite Filtration?
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Why Zeolite Filtration?
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Magnified Zeolite Particles3 by 5 micron crystals
+30% pore space
Half the weight of sand
Cation Exchange Capacity
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Turbidex PropertiesSurface Area = 20 to +40 m2/gCation Exchange Capacity =1 to 1.6meq./gCrushing Strength = 2,500 lbs./inBulk Density = 50 lbs./ cu ft.Aspect Ratio = 0.65
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TurbidexThe Engineered Filter Media
Equal Volume Replacement for Silica SandOne-half the Weight of SandDurable Media with Low Attrition Reduces Head PressureBed Cleans Rapidly in Backwash
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TurbidexBackwash Properties
Silica Sand 25 –35 %Turbidex 30 – 50 %
Anthracite 30 – 35%
Media %expansion@20gpm
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TurbidexEngineered Properties
Media d10 d60 UC shape
Silica sand
0.45 0.65 1.5 0.85
Turbidex 0.55 0.90 1.65 0.65
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Turbidex Filter Media
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
0.000 0.500 1.000 1.500
Screen Size (mm)
Cum
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Mas
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%)
14 x 30 mesh
d10 = 0.55 mm
d60 = 0.9 mm
10%
14 mesh
16 mesh
18 mesh
20 mesh
50 mesh
40 mesh
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Flow Rates/Efficiency/LoadingFlow Rate
gpm/ft2
Pressure Filters
Flow Rate gpm/ft2
Gravity Filters
Filtration Efficiency
*nominal
Loading Factor
Sand 8-12 2-3 25-30 Micron X
Multi-Media 12-15 12-15 Micron 1.5X
Turbidex™ 15-20 4-5 5 Micron 2.8X
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Turbidex Advantages
1. Superior Water ClarityRemoves silt and colloids that pass through sand. Turbidity <0.1 NTU
Turbidex Advantages
2. Reduced Backwash CyclesMore pore spaces, better dirt holding
capacity, slower pressure buildup. Longer filter runs.
Can save up to 50% of backwash water due to rapid clean-out of media.
1. Superior Water Clarity
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