Where is the rate-of-flow controller installed in a filtration system?

The rate-of-flow controller is installed in the effluent line of a filtration system to ensure that the treated water is delivered at a consistent and controlled flow rate. By placing the controller in this location, it can effectively monitor and adjust the flow after the filtration process has occurred. This placement helps maintain the desired operational parameters of the system by ensuring that the discharged water is within specified limits, which is critical for both compliance with regulatory standards and the effective functioning of subsequent treatment processes.

In contrast, placing a flow controller in the influent line would regulate the incoming flow, which could lead to variations in pressure and flow rates before the water reaches the filtration stage. A bypass line is more about providing an alternate route for water during maintenance or when adjustments are needed, and a filtration chamber is where the actual filtration process occurs, not where flow is regulated after treatment. Thus, the effluent line is the most appropriate location for a rate-of-flow controller in a filtration system.