Manganese dioxide filter calculator
Size filters for iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide removal: media volume, recommended tank and operating parameters.
Input data
ppm · cap. 27
ppm · cap. 11
ppm · cap. 17
Sizing results
—Media to load (ft³)
—Selected OEM tank
—Filtration velocity (gpm/ft²)
Selected tank (OEM catalog)
Operating parameters
Filter media by layer
| Layer | Volume (ft³) | Volume (L) | Approx. weight (kg) |
|---|
Values per tank unit. MnO₂ ≈114 lb/ft³ · gravel ≈1600 kg/m³. Check against the media data sheet.
Data sheet — Manganese dioxide (design reference)
| Service flow | 6 gpm/ft³ |
| Removal capacity — Iron | 27 ppm |
| Removal capacity — Hydrogen sulfide | 17 ppm |
| Removal capacity — Manganese | 11 ppm |
| Minimum bed depth | 20 in |
| Freeboard | 30–50 % |
| Backwash @ 60°F | 12–15 gpm/ft² |
| pH range | 5,0–9,0 |
| Bulk density | 114 lb/ft³ |
| Packaging | ½ ft³ bag (57 lb) |
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