The most suitable filter for the removal of very small amount of precipitate from very large volumes of water is the _____________ filter?

Correct answer: B. Sand

  • A. Vacuum
  • B. Sand
  • C. Plate & frame
  • D. Rotary

Explanation

A sand filter can handle very large water volumes and retain small quantities of suspended precipitate at relatively low operating cost. Plate-and-frame and rotary filters are more suitable when a recoverable filter cake is present in appreciable quantity.

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