Literature Study

Information Sought:

-fiberglass density? can biofilm grow inside if of lower density?
-filtration capability w/o biofilm
-fiberglass water retention
-iron nails + fiberglass - does the iron stick? Arsenic-removing filters*
-encourage a biofilm that's better at filtration/eating microbes

General Resources:
World Health Organization website http://www.who.int/en/
Web of Science website http://thomsonreuters.com/products_services/science/science_products/a-z/web_of_science/


Specific Resources:


Wound Fiberglass Depth Filters as a Less Expensive Approach for the Concentration of Viruses from Water

Abstract
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2843272
Article about fiberglass-based filters, reference for packing factor, pore size, etc. These cartridges specifically were used for concentration of viruses.

Citation
Payment, Pierre, and Michel Trudel. "Wound Fiberglass Depth Filters as a Less Expensive Approach for the Concentration of Viruses from Water." Canadian Journal of Microbiology 34.3 (1988): 271-72. Print.



Glass Fiber Filter

PDF
http://www.membrane-solutions.com/download/Glass_Fiber_Filter.pdf
Product spec sheet for glass fiber membranes (very thin), qualitative description of filtration ability plus mass and thickness can give us an idea of what density should be

Citation
"Glass Fiber Filter." Membrane Solutions, LLC., n.d. Web. <http://www.membrane-solutions.com/download/Glass_Fiber_Filter.pdf>.



Water safety plan manual (WSP manual): Step-by-step risk management for drinking-water suppliers

Abstract, PDF download
http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/en/
WHO, drinking water quality, links to information about potential hazardous drinking water contaminants

Citation
Water Safety Plan Manual Step-by-step Risk Management for Drinking-water Suppliers. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2009. Print.



Effects of Bio-Sand Filter on Improving the Bio-Stability and Health Security of Drinking Water

Abstract
http://bit.ly/ZlQ7gv
I'm having trouble finding articles about fiberglass filters + biofilms, this is about sand+biofilms, this may have some useful information about biofilms

Citation
Fengbing Tang, et al. "Effects of Bio-Sand Filter on Improving the Bio-Stability and Health Security of Drinking Water". Mechanic Automation and Control Engineering (MACE), 2010 International Conference on. 2010. 1878-1881. Print.




Effects of Hydraulic Loading Rate and Filter Length on the Performance of Lateral Flow Sand Filters for On-Site Waste Water Treatment 

Abstract
http://ascelibrary.org/action/showAbstract?page=639&volume=16&issue=8&journalCode=jhyeff&

Citation
Wilson, Janice, Leah Boutilier, Rob Jamieson, Peter Havard, and Craig Lake. "Effects of Hydraulic Loading Rate and Filter Length on the Performance of Lateral Flow Sand Filters for On-Site Wastewater Treatment." Journal of Hydrologic Engineering 16.8 (2011): 639. Print.