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298 The <strong>Science</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Water</strong>: <strong>Concepts</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />

substance per unit <strong>of</strong> its volume; for example, pounds per cubic foot or pounds per gallon. Specifi c<br />

gravity is defi ned as the ratio <strong>of</strong> the density <strong>of</strong> a substance to a st<strong>and</strong>ard density.<br />

mass <strong>of</strong> substance<br />

Density <br />

volume <strong>of</strong> substance<br />

Here are a few key facts about density (<strong>of</strong> water):<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

Measured in units <strong>of</strong> pounds per cubic foot, pounds per gallon, or milligrams per liter<br />

Density <strong>of</strong> water = 62.5 lb/f 3 = 8.34 lb/gal<br />

Other densities: concrete = 130 lb/f 3 , alum (liquid at 60°F) = 1.33, <strong>and</strong> hydrogen peroxide<br />

(35%) = 1.132<br />

Specific gravity <br />

Here are a few facts about specifi c gravity:<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

density <strong>of</strong> substance<br />

density <strong>of</strong> water<br />

Has no units<br />

Specifi c gravity <strong>of</strong> water = 1.0<br />

Other specifi c gravities: concrete = 2.08, alum (liquid at 60°F) = 1.33, <strong>and</strong> hydrogen<br />

peroxide (355) = 1.132<br />

CHEMICAL FEEDERS<br />

Simply put, a chemical feeder is a mechanical device for measuring a quantity <strong>of</strong> chemical <strong>and</strong><br />

applying it to water at a preset rate.<br />

Types <strong>of</strong> Chemical Feeders<br />

Two types <strong>of</strong> chemical feeders are commonly used: solution (or liquid) feeders <strong>and</strong> dry feeders.<br />

Liquid feeders apply chemicals in solutions or suspensions. Dry feeders apply chemicals in granular<br />

or powdered forms.<br />

1. Solution feeder—Chemical enters <strong>and</strong> leaves feeder in a liquid state.<br />

2. Dry feeder—Chemical enters <strong>and</strong> leaves feeder in a dry state.<br />

Solution Feeders<br />

Solution feeders are small, positive displacement metering pumps <strong>of</strong> three types: (1) reciprocating<br />

(piston-plunger or diaphragm types); (2) vacuum-type (e.g., gas chlorinator); or (3) gravity feed<br />

rotameter (e.g., drip feeder).<br />

Positive displacement pumps are used in high-pressure, low-fl ow applications; they deliver a<br />

specifi c volume <strong>of</strong> liquid for each stroke <strong>of</strong> a piston or rotation <strong>of</strong> an impeller.<br />

Dry Feeders<br />

Two types <strong>of</strong> dry feeders are volumetric <strong>and</strong> gravimetric, depending on whether the chemical<br />

is measured by volume (volumetric-type) or weight (gravimetric-type). Simpler <strong>and</strong> less expensive<br />

than gravimetric pumps, volumetric dry feeders are also less accurate. Gravimetric dry<br />

feeders are extremely accurate, deliver high feed rates, <strong>and</strong> are more expensive than volumetric<br />

feeders.<br />

(9.4)<br />

(9.5)

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