Glossary Terms

May 3, 2017

quartz jacket

A clear, pure fused quartz tube used to protect the high intensity ultraviolet lamps in ultraviolet systems. It usually retards less than 10 percent of the […]
May 3, 2017

PVC

Polyvinyl chloride.
May 3, 2017

public water system

A system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption, if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves […]
May 3, 2017

psig

Pounds per square inch guage.
May 3, 2017

psi

Pounds per square inch.
May 3, 2017

pressure drop

1. A decrease in the water pressure (in psi) which occurs as the water flows. Pressure drop may occur for several reasons: internal friction between the […]
May 3, 2017

pressure differential

The difference in the pressure between two points in a water system. The difference may be due to the difference in elevation and/or to pressure drop […]
May 3, 2017

pressure control

A switch which operates on changes in pressure. Usually this is a diaphragm pressing against a spring. When the force on the diaphragm overcomes the spring […]
May 3, 2017

precoat

The application of a granular filter medium, such as diatomaceous earth or powdered activated carbon to a membrane or screen or other filtration surface, prior to […]