Field Trials
On-Site Piloting for Macrolite® Systems
For customers who are considering our media technologies, we offer evaluations using a sophisticated on-site mobile testing unit that can quantify your desired water quality and operating economics. Our packaged pilot system:
- Easily integrates with your plant
- Conducts real-time studies
- Measures key parameters including:
- turbidity reduction
- pressure differential
- backwash efficiency
- effluent quality
Fairmount Does the Work
Our standard pilot study package can easily and flexibly model your system to determine the right filter media solution. A typical study includes:
- Accurate cost estimate before study begins
- Set-up of pilot unit at your location
- Operator training
- Approximately two weeks gathering operating data
- Support by Fairmount staff
- Complete pilot study and report
Optional Services
- Particle Counting – Grab and On-line
- Microscopic Particulate Analyses
- Iron and Manganese Removal
- Arsenic Removal
- Live Cyst Challenges
- Dust Challenges
- Pretreatment Options
- Corrosion Control Options
- UV or Mixed Oxidant Disinfection
- Silt Density Index (SDI) Testing
Easy Set Up
- Easy to set in existing pump house or treatment building
- Requires 110v 20A electrical service, clean compressed air, gravity-fed influent water, floor level discharge
