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GREENSANDPLUS™ TECHNICAL DATA

GREENSANDPLUS PRESSURE DROP

(CLEAN BED)
Performance Media for
Water Filtration

PRESSURE DROP, PSI/FT

Removes iron, manganese,
hydrogen sulfide, arsenic
and radium.

GreensandPlus™ is a black filter

media used for removing
soluble iron, manganese, hydro-
gen sulfide, arsenic and radium
from groundwater supplies.

The manganese dioxide coated

surface of GreensandPlus acts FLOW RATE (GPM/FT2)
as a catalyst in the oxidation
BED EXPANSION DURING BACKWASHING
reduction reaction of iron and
manganese.
BACKWASH RATE, GPM/FT2

The silica sand core of

GreensandPlus allows it to
withstand waters that are low in
silica, TDS and hardness
without breakdown.

GreensandPlus is effective at
higher operating temperatures
and higher differential pressures
than standard manganese
greensand. Tolerance to higher TEMPERATURE °F
differential pressure can provide
for longer run times between
backwashes and a greater
margin of safety.
extensive preconditioning of filter GreensandPlus has the WQA
Systems may be designed using media or lengthy startup periods Gold Seal Certification for
either vertical or horizontal during which required water compliance with NSF/ANSI 61.
pressure filters, as well as quality may not be met.
gravity filters. REACH Registration
GreensandPlus is an exact 01-2119452801-43-0020
GreensandPlus is a proven replacement for manganese for import to the EU.
technology for iron, manganese, greensand. It can be used in CO
hydrogen sulfide, arsenic and or IR applications and requires Packaging is available in 1/2
radium removal. Unlike other no changes in backwash rate or cubic foot bags or 1 metric 1 of 4

media, there is no need for times or chemical feeds. ton (2,205 lbs) bulk sacks.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical Form Uniformity Coefficient
Black, nodular granules shipped in a dry form Less than 1.60

Apparent Density pH Range

88 pounds per cubic foot net (1410.26 kg/m3) 6.2-8.5 (see General Notes)

Shipping Weight MaximumT emperature

90 pounds per cubic foot gross (1442.31 kg/m3) No limit

Specific Gravity Backwash Rate

Approximately 2.4 Minimum 12 gpm/sq. ft. at 55°F (29.4 m/hr @ 12.78°C)
(see expansion chart)
Porosity Service Flow Rate
Approximately 0.45 2 -12 gpm/sq. ft (4.9m/hr - 29.4 m/hr)
Screen Grading (dry) Minimum Bed Depth
18 X 60 mesh 15 inches (381 mm) of each media for dual
Effective Size media beds or 30 inches minimum (762 mm)
of GreensandPlus alone.
0.30 to 0.35 mm

METHOD OF OPERATION CO
Catalytic Oxidation (CO) operation is
GreensandPlus: Catalytic Oxidation (CO)
recommended in applications where iron
removal is the main objective in well waters
with or without the presence of manganese.
RAW WATER INLET This method involves the feeding of a
predetermined amount of chlorine (CI2)
or other strong oxidant directly to the raw
water before the GreensandPlus Filter.
GreensandPlus
Filter
Chlorine should be fed at least 10-20 seconds
Oxidant GreensandPlus upstream of the filter, or as far upstream of the
Media
filter as possible to insure adequate contact
FILTERED WATER
time. A free chlorine residual carried through
OUTLET the filter will maintain GreensandPlus in a con-
tinuously regenerated condition.

For operation using chlorine, the demand

can be estimated as follows:

mg/L Cl2 = (1 x mg/L Fe) + (3 x mg/L Mn) +

(6x mg/L H2S) + (8 x mg/L NH3)

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 SUGGESTED OPERATING CONDITIONS

Bed Type Flow Rate

Dual media: anthracite 15-18 in. (381 mm - Recommended flow rates with CO operation
457 mm) and GreensandPlus 15-24 in. are 2-12 gpm/sq. ft. (4.9 m/hr - 29.4 m/hr).
(381 mm - 610 mm) High concentrations of iron and manganese
usually require lower flow rates for equivalent
Capacity
run lengths. Higher flow rates can be
700-1200 grains of oxidized iron and considered with very low concentrations of
manganese/sq.ft. of bed area based on iron and manganese. For optimizing design
oxidant demand and operation to iron break parameters, pilot plant testing is
through or dp limitations. recommended.The run length between
backwashes can be estimated as follows:
Backwash
Sufficient rate using treated water to produce What is the run length for a water containing
40% bed expansion until waste water is clear, 1.7 mg/L iron and 0.3 mg/L manganese at a
or for 10 minutes, whichever
. occurs first. 4 gpm/sq. ft. service rate:
Air/Water Scour Contaminant loading
Optional using 0.8-2.0 cfm/sq. ft. (15 m/hr - 7 m/hr) = (1 x mg/L Fe) + (2 x mg/L Mn)
with a simultaneous treated water backwash = (1 x 1.7) + (2 x 0.3)
at 4.0-4.5 gpm/sq. ft. (9.8 m/hr - 11.03 m/hr). = (2.3 mg/L or 2.3/17.1 = 0.13
grains/gal. (gpg)
Raw Water Rinse
At 1,200 grains / sq. ft. loading ÷ 0.13 gpg
At normal service flow rate for 3 minutes or
= 9,230 gal./sq. ft.
until effluent is acceptable.
At 4 gpm / sq. ft. service rate 9,230/4
= 2,307 min.

The backwash frequency is approximately

every 32-38 hours of actual operation.

The Intermittent regeneration (IR) operation is available for certain applications.

Contact your Inversand representative for additional information.

GENERAL NOTES
pH Initial Conditioning of GreensandPlus

Raw waters having natural pH of 6.2 or above GreensandPlus media must be backwashed
can be filtered through GreensandPlus prior to adding the anthracite cap. The
without pH correction. Raw waters with a pH GreensandPlus backwash rate must be a mini-
lower than 6.2 should be pH-corrected to 6.5- mum of 12 gpm/sq. ft. @ 55 ° F.
6.8 before filtration. Additional alkali should be
added following the filters if a pH higher than After backwashing is complete, the
6.5-6.8 is desired in the treated water. This pre- GreensandPlus must be conditioned. Mix 0.5
vents the possible adverse reaction and forma-
gal. (1.9 L) of 6% household bleach or
tion of a colloidal precipitate that sometimes
occurs with iron and alkali at a pH above 6.8. 0.2 gal (0.75 L) of 12% sodium hypochlorite for

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 Initial Conditioning of GreensandPlus Radium and Arsenic Removal Using
GreensandPlus
every 1 cu. ft. (28.3 L cu. m) of GreensandPlus The GreensandPlus CO process has been
into 6.5 gallons (25 L) of water. found to be successful in removing radium and
arsenic from well water. This occurs via adsorp-
Drain the filter enough to add the diluted chlo- tion onto the manganese and/or iron precipi-
rine mix. Apply the diluted chlorine to the filter tates that are formed. For radium removal,
being sure to allow the solution to contact the soluble manganese must be present in or
GreensandPlus media. Let soak for a minimum added to the raw water for removal to occur.
of 4 hours, then rinse to waste until the “free” Arsenic removal requires iron to be present in
chlorine residual is less than 0.2 mg/L. The or added to the raw water to accomplish
GreensandPlus is now ready for service. removal. Pilot plant testing is recommended in
either case.
REFERENCES
USA USA

American Water Company, CA Churchill County, NV

San Jacinto, CA Suffolk County Water Authority, NY
City of Tallahassee, FL City of Urbana, OH
Adedge Technologies, Inc., Buford, GA Roberts Filter Group, Darby, PA
City of Mason City, IL International
City of Goshen, IN
Watergroup, Saskatoon, SK Canada
City of Hutchinson, KS
BI Pure Water, Surrey, BC Canada
City of Burlington, MA
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Dedham Water Co., MA
PT Beta Pramesta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Raynham Center, MA
PT Besflo Prima, Jakarta, Indonesia
Northbrook Farms, MD
Eurotrol, Milanese, Italy
Sykesville, MD
Gargon Industrial, Mexico City, Mexico
Tonka Equipment Company, Plymouth, MN
River Sands Pty. Ltd., Queensland, Australia
City of New Bern, NC
Filtration Tech, Auckland, New Zealand
Onslow County, NC
Alamo Water Poland, Izabeln, Poland
Hungerford & Terry, Inc., Clayton, NJ
Aquatrol Company, Moscow, Russia
Fort Dix, NJ
Impulse Group, St. Petersburg, Russia
Jackson Twsp. MUA, NJ
Brenntag Nordic, Taby, Sweden
EcoFilter Technology, Liechtenstein
©2013 Inversand Company (09/13)

The manufacturing of GreensandPlus is an ongoing, 24/7 process to ensure the highest quality water treatment media.

REACH Registration
01-2119452801-43-0020
for import to the EU.

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reliable to the best of our knowledge. These recommendations are offered in good
faith but without warranty or liability for consequential damage as conditions and
method of use of our products are varied and beyond our control. We suggest the
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user determine the suitability and performance of our products before they are
adopted on a commercial scale.