Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Filter Blocks

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance, prior to installation, of vitrified clay filter block used in trickling filters for the treatment of sewage and industrial wastes. Filter block shall be formed from fire clay, shale, surface clay, or a combination of these materials. Chemical properties such as acid resistance; and physical properties such as compressive strength, and absorption; are detailed.
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1.1 This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance, prior to installation, of vitrified clay filter block used in trickling filters for the treatment of sewage and industrial wastes.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions shown in Annex A1-Annex A3.  This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: C159 – 06
Standard Specification for
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Vitrified Clay Filter Blocks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C159; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope and liquids from, overlying filtering media. The drainage
channels of the filter block provide for the conveyance of the
1.1 This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance,
filtered liquid away from the filter bed.
prior to installation, of vitrified clay filter block used in
3.2.2.1 Type I-S and Type I-H filter block—one-piece units
trickling filters for the treatment of sewage and industrial
suitable for constructing a single-course trickling filter floor.
wastes.
3.2.3 lot—unless otherwise specified, a lot shall consist of
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
all filter block of each type of the contract or purchase order.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
3.2.4 walls—Exterior vertical sides of vitrified clay filter
information only.
block.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.2.5 webs—interior supports separating channels of vitri-
test method portions shown in Annex A1-Annex A3. This
fied clay filter block.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
4. Classification
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4.1 Filter block are manufactured in the following types:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4.1.1 Type I-S, standard rate and
tions prior to use.
4.1.2 Type I-H, high rate.
2. Referenced Documents 4.2 The purchaser shall specify the type of filter block to be
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furnished.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
5. Ordering Information
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
5.1 Orders for filter block under this specification shall
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
include the following information:
3. Terminology 5.1.1 Quantity,
5.1.2 Type of filter block,
3.1 The definitions for clay, fire clay, shale, and surface clay
5.1.3 ASTM designation and date of issue,
are as defined in Terminology C896.
5.1.4 Required tests or certification, and
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1.5 Inspection location; factory or point of delivery.
3.2.1 compressive strength—the pressure, measured in psi
(kPa)whichcausesfailureofvitrifiedclayfilterblock,withthe
6. Materials and Manufacture
load being applied to the block in the direction of use.
6.1 Filterblockshallbeformedfromfireclay,shale,surface
3.2.2 filter block—rectangular, vitrified clay units with in-
clay, or a combination of these materials.
terior drainage channels, having apertures that connect to the
6.2 Formed filter block shall be fired to a suitable tempera-
drainage channels through the upper surface. The apertures are
ture to yield a product that is strong, durable, and serviceable
arrangedtoformdrainageandaerationgrillesthatpassairinto,
and conforms to this specification.
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7. Chemical Requirements Chemical Requirements
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C04 on
Vitrified Clay Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcomittee C04.20 on
7.1 Acid Resistance—Acid-soluble matter in filter block
Methods of Test and Specifications
shall not exceed 0.25 % by weight when tested as specified in
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally
approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as C159 – 98. DOI: this specification in any of the following acids: sulfuric
10.1520/C0159-06.
(H SO ), hydrochloric (HCl), nitric (HNO ), or acetic
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
(CH COOH).The test shall be performed only when specified.
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C159 – 06
7.2 The purchaser shall designate the acid or acids to be 11. Sampling
used in this test.
11.1 Selection of Test Specimens—Full- or half-size filter
block shall be selected by the purchaser or his representative at
8. Physical Properties
points he designates when placing the order. Specimens shall
8.1 Compressive Strength—Compressivestrengthtestsshall
meet the d
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