Harmonic Mean Conductivity in Declining Rate Filters
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 2
Abstract
Harmonic mean conductivity equations for deep bed filters are developed. Differences between harmonic mean conductivity and hydraulic conductivity based on arithmetic average of specific deposit are explained.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 115 • Issue 2 • April 1989
Pages: 462 - 466
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Copyright © 1989 ASCE.
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Published online: Apr 1, 1989
Published in print: Apr 1989
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