Treatment Sand
- Tuna Silica Sand
- January 01, 2019
What is Water Treatment Sand?
Water treatment sand is produced from natural quartz sands following washing and screening processes in full compliance with TS EN 12904 standards and is classified into the desired dimensions. Quartz sands used as treatment sands do not dissolve in acid tests and do not undergo mass loss. Quartz sands used in drinking water purification can effectively separate and remove harmful microorganisms, sediments, bacteria, and detrimental particles found in water.
What are the Features of Water Treatment Sand?
Water treatment sand consists of quartz-dominant sands utilized primarily for clean water, wastewater, industrial factory effluent, well water, and lake water. Our sands feature high purity and are produced in line with TSE 12904 standards through the natural separation and screening of highly durable minerals. It is available in all sizes; after undergoing the micronization process, it is classified according to its technical specifications into gradings such as 0.5-1.2 mm, 0.7-1.2 mm, 0.4-0.8 mm, 1-3 mm, 3-5 mm, 5-8 mm, 10-15 mm, and 15-25 mm. Gaining immense importance today, water treatment sand purifies water by stripping domestic and drinking water of impurities, salt, and algae, absorbing bacteria, and trapping biological and chemical masses.
Usage Areas of Water Treatment Sand:
It is extensively used in municipal drinking water treatment plants, residential and commercial areas near swimming pools, as well as primarily in drinking water purification plants, wastewater treatment plants, boiler filters, and swimming pools. Since it is mandatory for quartz treatment sands to comply with TS EN 12904 standards, the treatment sands at our facility are strictly manufactured in accordance with TS EN 12904 standards. When high-quality and correct products are selected, the purified drinking water quality increases accordingly.
Quartz filter sands used in purification and filtration processes possess high abrasion resistance. Therefore, they offer long-term solutions in filtration.
Rapid and slow sand filter systems are available in drinking water treatment plants. Rapid sand filters generally operate with a nozzle and backwash system within the filter sand range of 0.800-1.200 mm. In slow sand filters, bedding is performed using 15-25 mm gravel and 5-15 mm gravel. On top of this, 3-5 mm and 1-3 mm gravel are placed. The uppermost layer consists of water treatment sand placed at a height of approximately 1 meter within the range of 0.300-0.500 mm. The water flow rate is lower in slow filters. Slow or rapid sand filter selection is made according to the chemical structure and pollution rate of the water. Sometimes, the upper layer treatment sand dimensions can be 0.400-0.800 mm, 0.600-1.0 mm, or within a designated alternative size range.
Function of Water Treatment Sand:
Sand filters are highly efficient units designed to remove insoluble particles of various sizes and suspended solids from water. While sand filters trap suspended solids in the water, they also protect downstream units from sediment buildup, ensuring they fulfill their functions completely. Therefore, the main unit that must absolutely be present in a general treatment system is the sand filter.
How is Purification Done with Water Treatment Sand?
Fully automatic sand filters feature a structure consisting of quartz and anthracite layers of different sizes inside polyethylene or steel tanks. Thanks to this established structure, filtration is not only limited to the top surface of the filter bed but spreads across all layers, ensuring higher efficiency.
From time to time, water is subjected to treatment processes depending on its flow rate, chemical, and physical characteristics; removing unwanted chemicals and bacteria from the water is of great importance. All waters, ranging from the water we drink at home to the effluents of industrial factory zones, are subjected to treatment processes. Thanks to the high hardness of quartz sands and their natural extraction without being subjected to a crushing process, they provide excellent filtration. On the other hand, quartz sands that are not obtained through natural means lose their homogeneous structure when subjected to crushing; they become angular and fail to perform the filtration process completely. Furthermore, because they are crushed, their chemical structure is compromised, causing them to retain a very high amount of water. Treatment processes are carried out in two main types, rapid and slow, and can also be applied via reverse osmosis.
Quality and Logistics:
Our packaging method is offered to our customers in big bags and 25 kg bags. Our company holds the ISO 9001 certification. We ship to all countries worldwide, primarily across Turkey. As an export license holder and a leading company serving the entire world via maritime and overland transport, our company operates with an absolute customer satisfaction focus, never compromising on high quality and a friendly service approach. High efficiency is achieved by placing the treatment sand—whether in filter tanks or water treatment plants—starting from the fine layer up to the medium, coarse, and gravel layers. The importance of water treatment sand is increasing day by day, making human health and hygiene a top priority. Since water constitutes three-quarters of the human body, the demand for and importance of water have become highly widespread. As a human-oriented company, our services in this field are incredibly valuable. The cleanliness of water is more important than anything else.