What does filter-bed caking mean in practice?
It is caused by mineral deposits, iron, organic matter, insufficient rinsing and long downtimes.
When does it matter?
Clumping leads to channeling, increased pressure drop and premature breakthrough of contaminants.
Which solutions are related to it?
You need to determine the type of sediment, regenerate or clean it in accordance with the medium, and in severe cases, replace the filter bed.