The process which removes oxidized contaminants or particulate waste from a vessel in order to maintain the solids-to-water concentration ratio within specified limits.
A strong oxidizing agent and disinfectant formulated to break down organic matter and destroy biological organisms. Commonly refers to a 5.25 percent nominal solution of sodium […]
The trade name for manganese dioxide-coated volcanic aluminum silicate (pumicite) used as an oxidizing-catalyst filter for iron and manganese reduction.
Subject to degradation (breakdown) to simpler substances by biological action, such as the bacterial breakdown of detergents, sewage wastes and other organic matter.
The amount of oxygen (measured in mg/L) required the oxidation of organic matter by biological action under specific standard test conditions. Widely used to measure the […]
The effect produced during backwashing when the resin or other medium becomes separated and rises in the tank or column. Usually expressed as the percent of […]