Lenntech Clack Birm® is a granular filter media commonly used

for the reduction of iron and/or manganese from water supplies.

Birm ®

Birm® is an efficient and economical or hydrogen sulfide, organic matter not to

ADVANTAGES media for the reduction of dissolved exceed 4-5 ppm, the D.O. content equal
• Under the proper conditions, iron and manganese compounds from at least 15% of the iron content with a pH
no chemicals to purchase for raw water supplies. It may be used in of 6.8 or more. If the influent water has a
maintenance. Regeneration not either gravity fed or pressurized water pH of less that 6.8, neutralizing additives
required. treatment systems. Birm® acts as an such as Clack Corosex®, Calcite or soda
• Iron removal efficiency is extremely insoluble catalyst to enhance the reaction ash may be used prior to the Birm® filter to
high. between dissolved oxygen (D.O.) and the raise the pH. A water having a low D.O.
• Negligible labor cost: only periodic iron compounds. In ground waters the level may be pretreated by aeration.
backwashing required. dissolved iron is usually in the ferrous
• Durable material with a long life and Additions of chemicals to influent or
bicarbonate state due to the excess of backwash water which contacts Birm®
wide temperature range. free carbon dioxide and is not filterable.
• Weighs only 40-45 lbs./cu. ft. media may inhibit iron or manganese
Birm®, acting as a catalyst between the removal or may break down or coat Birm®
oxygen and the soluble iron compounds, media. Chlorination greatly reduces
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES enhances the oxidation reaction of Fe++ to
• Color: Black Birm®’s activity. High concentrations
Fe+++ and produces ferric hydroxide which of chlorine compounds may deplete
• Bulk Density: 40-45 lbs./ cu. ft. precipitates and may be easily filtered. The
• Mesh Size: 10 x 40 the catalytic coating. Polyphosphates
physical characteristics of Birm® provide are known to coat Birm® and reduce
• Specific Gravity: 2.0 gm/cc an excellent filter media which is easily
• Effective Size: 0.48 mm Birm®’s ability to remove iron or
cleaned by backwashing to remove the manganese. Before adding any chemical
• Uniformity Coefficient: 2.7 precipitant. Birm® is not consumed in the to the influent or backwash water, the
iron removal operation and therefore offers chemical's compatibility with Birm®
CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION a tremendous economic advantage over
• Alkalinity should be greater than should be thoroughly tested.
many other iron removal methods.
two times the combined sulfate and Clack Birm® may also be used for
chloride concentration. Other advantages of Birm® include; long manganese reduction with the same
• Maximum water temp: 100oF/38oC material life with relatively low attrition dependability as iron removal. In these
• Water pH range: 6.8-9.0 loss, a wide temperature performance applications the water to be treated should
• Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) content range and extremely high removal have a pH of 8.0-9.0 for best results. If the
must be equal to at least 15% of efficiency. Negligible labor costs are water also contains iron, the pH should be
the iron (or iron and manganese) involved because Birm® does not require below 8.5. High pH conditions may cause
content. chemicals for regeneration, only periodic the formulation of colloidal iron which
• Bed depth: 30-36 in. backwashing is required. is very difficult to filter out. All other
• Freeboard: 50% of bed depth (min.) When using Birm® for iron removal, it conditions remain the same for either
• Backwash rate: 10-12 gpm/sq. ft. is necessary that the water: contain no oil manganese or iron removal.
• Backwash Bed Expansion: 20-40%
of bed depth (min.)
• Service flow rate: 3.5-5 gpm/sq. ft.
intermittent flow rates and/or
favorable local conditions may allow
higher flow rates

INFLUENT AND BACKWASH

LIMITATIONS
• Free chlorine concentration less than
0.5 ppm
• Hydrogen Sulfide should be
removed prior to contact with Birm®
media
• Oil: None Present
• Polyphosphates: None present
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Classified by
Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®
in Accordance with
Standard NSF/ANSI 61

ORDER INFORMATION
Part No. Description Cu. Ft./Bag Wt./Cu. Ft.* Bags/Pallet Weight/Pallet Pallet Dimensions
A8006 Birm® 1 40-45 lbs. 40 1650-1850 lbs. 40” x 48” x 42”
*Weight per cubic foot is approximate.

Lenntech
[email protected]
www.lenntech.com
Tel. +31-152-610-900
Form No. 2350
Fax. +31-152-616-289
Updated 06/03

Birm® is a federally registered trademark of Clack Corporation.

The information and recommendations in this publication are based on data we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but do not imply
any warranty or performance guarantee, as conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. As such, Clack makes no express
or implied warranties of any kind with respect to this product, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. We recommend that the user determine whether the products and the information given are appropriate, and the suitability and
performance of our products are appropriate, by testing with its own equipment. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The information and recommendations given in this publication should not be understood as recommending the use of our products in violation of any
patent or as a license to use any patents of the Clack Corporation.
The filter medias listed in this brochure do not remove or kill bacteria. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Clack will not be liable under any circumstance for consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to, lost profits resulting from the use
of our products.