Table 1.0 Operating Parameters of the Distribution System Simulator (508 Compliant)

Row 1
Parameter: Distribution System Simulator
Normal Operation: Parallel (6 individual Distribution System Simulators)
Experimental Test Conditions: Parallel or Series in groups of 6, 3, 2, or 1

Row 2
Parameter: Housing
Normal Operation: Ductile Iron (Non-lined)
Experimental Test Conditions: Ductile Iron (Non-lined)

Row 3
Parameter: Flow
Normal Operation: 88 g.p.m. or 1 ft/sec
Experimental Test Conditions: No Flow to 140 g.p.m. or 0 to 1.6 ft/sec

Row 4:
Parameter: Temperature
Normal Operation: 60 ^o F (15.5 ^o C)
Experimental Test Conditions: 35 ^o F (1.6 ^o C) to Ambient

Row 5
Parameter: Chemical Control
Normal Operation: Free Chlorine 1.0 ppm
Experimental Test Conditions: Chemical control as needed

Row 6
Parameter: pH
Normal Operation: 7.0 to 7.5
Experimental Test Conditions: Control/monitor as needed

Row 7
Parameter: Turbidity
Normal Operation: < 0.5 NTU
Experimental Test Conditions: Control/monitor as needed

Row 8
Parameter: Water Supply
Normal Operation: Cincinnati - Tap water (Chlorinated)
Experimental Test Conditions: Dechlorinated, Deionized, Tanked, Surface Water (River)

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Table 1.0 Operating Parameters of the Distribution System Simulator (508 Compliant)

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