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Explain Conventional and high rate trickling filter
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| CHARACTERISTICS | Conventional Filter | High Rate Trickling |
|---|---|---|
| Depth of filter media | 1.8-3 m | 0.9-2.5 m |
| Hydraulic Loading | 1-4 | 10-40 |
| Organic Loading | 0.08-0.32 | 0.32-1.0 |
| Recirculation system | Usually not provided | Recirculation ratio 0.5-3.0 |
| Volume of filter bed | 5 times high rate trickling filter | 1/5 of conventional filter |
| Sloughing | Intermittent | Continuous |
| Land requirement | More Area | Less Area |
| Cost of operation | More cost | Less cost |