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Wastewater Underdrain

Block Design
DE NORA TETRA ™

SNAP T Block
®
The filter underdrain is one of the most
important components contributing to
overall system performance and operation.

In municipal wastewater and advanced In addition to providing support for the


wastewater treatment plants using gravity filter media, the underdrain system serves
filters, the filter underdrain is one of the two primary purposes: to allow filtered
most important components contributing water to pass through to the collection
to overall system performance and system and to start the distribution of
operation – whether a new filter design or backwash water and backwash air across
retrofitting an existing filter. An underdrain the filter.
system is required to support filter media The DE NORA TETRA™ SNAP T® Block
and to separate the filter media from the underdrain from De Nora Water Technologies
bottom of the filter. is a proven design of filter underdrain
offering superior distribution of both
backwash air and water, concurrently. The
revolutionary design further enhances
block stability during backwash procedures
and features additional passive interlocking
as well as positive row spacing for
improved backwashing distribution.

Product Specification – TETRA™ SNAP T® Block

Length Width Height Weight

543 mm 203.2 mm 187 mm 24 kg

21.375 in 8 in 7.375 in 53 lb

WATER MADE EASY

MARINE ENERGY MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL


DE NORA TETRA™ SNAP T® Block Features
The DE NORA TETRA™ SNAP T® Block underdrain • Heavy total block weight of 24 kg (53 lb); grout or
features a unique and patented (U.S. Patent Number anchored hold-down system not required
7,997,041) jacketed, 5000 psi concrete filled, interlocking • Robust design constructed of 351 kg/cm2 (5000 psi)
underdrain design. This feature passively locks the position concrete and HDPE
of the blocks within the underdrain, providing a passive
interconnection between the rows of underdrain blocks in • Interlocking design does not need to be grouted down;
a fully interlocked underdrain grid. As a result, the weight no hold down anchors required
of the entire filter floor can be used to counteract the • No moving or wearing parts
upward forces of the backwash. The SNAP T® Block design
• Corrosion resistant design
is resistant to any uplifting from the backwashing routine.
The underdrains are not susceptible to crushing weight • Easy maintenance and simple installation
from the media bed and they are also resistant to concrete • Long life
degradation.
The small opening (0.635 cm or 0.25 in) between each
block is maintained to allow backwash water into and Benefits
filtered water out of the filter. Jacketed with high density • Excellent distribution of backwash air/water –
polyethylene plastic for ease of installation, the blocks more efficient bed cleaning and reduced filter
are less vulnerable to biogrowth clogging issues and are operating costs
capable of supporting up to eight meters of media. • Reduced installation costs and time
• Interlocking grid throughout entire filter bottom resists
uplift, even from a water hammer event
• No maintenance requirements
• Weight of block prevents lifting
• Expected life of 35 to 50 years

Materials
• Constructed of 351 kg/cm2 (5000 psi) concrete
filled HDPE

SNAP T® Interlocking Feature


Principles of Operation
WATER MADE EASY

MARINE ENERGY MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL

[email protected] www.denora.com

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other countries. Other trademarks used herein are the registered trademarks of their respective owners.
The information contained herein is offered for use by technically qualified personnel at their discretion
and risk without warranty of any kind.

DNWT - DE NORA TETRA™ SNAP T® Wastewater Underdrain Block Design - 650.0150.4 - 10/2017

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