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Calculate the head loss through a clean sand filter with a gradation as given by the sieve...

Calculate the head loss through a clean sand filter with a gradation as given by the sieve analysis below. The filtration rate is 2.7 1/m2 s, and the water temperature is 10° C. The filter depth is 0.70 m with a porosity of 0.45, and the sand grains have a sphericity of 0.75.

Sieve esignation number

12

16

20

30

40

50

Fraction of sand retained

0

0.05

0.22

0.51

0.20

0.02

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