A rapid sand filter comprising a number of filter beds is required to produce 99 MLD of potable water

Q. A rapid sand filter comprising a number of filter beds is required to produce 99 MLD of potable water. Consider water loss during backwashing as 5%, rate of filtration as 6.0 m/h and length to width ratio of filter bed as 1.35. The width of each filter bed is to be kept equal to 5.2 m. One additional filter bed is to be provided to take care of break-down, repair and maintenance. The total number of filter beds required will be

(A) 19                         (B) 20                         (C) 21                        (D) 22

Ans: 21

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