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Content

Page

Environment Quality Act, 1974

Article Extract (Waste Water Treatment)

Type of Stainless Steel & Comparison

LAKASA Biomatic Grease Interceptor

57

LAKASA Biomatic Liquid Enzyme

89

LAKASA Auto-Dosing Unit (ADU)

10 11

LAKASA Sediment Interceptor

12

LAKASA Floor Sediment Trap

12

Installation for LAKASA Grease and

sediment Interceptor & Floor Sediment Trap

13

LAKASA Oil Interceptor

14 17

LAKASA Neutralization Tank

18 19

SIRIM Test Neutralization Tank

20

# Local Authority Approval letters &

SIRIM Test Reports & Project Reference
List are compiled separately. #

As product improvement is an ongoing process and in pursuit of excellence,

LAKASA reserves the right to change specification or design without prior notice.

Updated November 2013

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Environmental Quality Act, 1974

(Sewage and Industrial Effluents Regulations)
1.

First Schedule
List of Discharges to which These Regulations Do NOT Apply

Processing of oil-palm fruit or oil-palm fresh fruit bunches into crude palm oil, whether as an
intermediate or final product;

Processing of natural rubber in technically specified form, latex form including prevulcanised or the
form of modified and special purpose rubber, conventional sheet, skim or scrap rubber;

Mining activities;

Processing, manufacturing, washing or servicing of any other products or goods :

i. That produce effluent of less than 60 cubic metres (13,000 imperial gallons) per day ;
ii. That the effluent of which does not contain those contaminants listed as parameters (vi) to
(xvi) in the first column of the Third Schedule ;
iii. Where the total load of biochemical oxygen demand of the effluent fixed at 20 degree
centigrade for 5 days or suspended solid or both, shall not exceed 6 kilogrammes per day
(concentration 100 miligrammes per litre) ;
iv. In any housing or commercial development or both of less than 30 units, without affecting
the generality of the (iii) above.

2.

Second Schedule
Standard Methods Of Analysis of Effluent
I. Standard Methods of the Examination of Water and Wastewater published jointly by the American
Public Health Association, the American Water Works Association and the Water Pollution Control
Federation of the United State; or
II. Analysis of Raw, Potable and Wastewaters published by the Department of the Environment of the
United Kingdom.

3.

Third Schedule
Parameter Limits Of Effluent Of Standards A and B
No

I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
XVII.
XVIII.
XIX.
XX.
XXI.
XXII.
XXIII.

Parameter

Temperature
pH Value
o
BOD5 at 20 C
COD
Suspended Solids
Mercury
Cadmium
Chromium, Hexavalent
Arsenic
Cyanide
Lead
Chromium, Trivalent
Copper
Manganese
Nickel
Tin
Zinc
Boron
Iron (Fe)
Phenol
Free Chlorine
Sulphide
Oil and Grease

Unit
o

C
-mg/l
mg/I
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l
mg/l

Standard
A

40
6.0-9.0
20
50
50
0.005
0.01
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.10
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.001
1.00
0.50
Not Detectable

40
5.5-9.0
50
100
100
0.05
0.02
0.05
0.10
0.10
0.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
4.00
5.00
1.00
2.00
0.50
10.00

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Article Extract
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Wastewater Treatment
Preventing Grease Discharges Into Sewers
Guidelines for New York City Businesses
A thriving business community is vital to New York City and its neighborhoods. A
healthy economy benefits every New Yorker. But when businesses disregard
sewer use regulations and improperly dispose of grease, fat or oil, sewer lines
can become clogged, causing sewage to back up into basements of homes and
commercial establishments. When that happens, the entire community suffers.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is
responsible for maintaining the Citys sewage system - 6,000 miles of sewers
and 14 wastewater treatment plants that process about 1.3 billion gallons of
sewage per day. Sewer back-ups are a major sewer system problem that
damages property and affects public health. In some areas, back-ups are
frequently caused by grease clogging the local sewers. To address this problem,
DEP is helping businesses comply with the Citys sewer use regulations. DEP is
educating not only restaurant owners but also operators of nursing homes, fruit
and vegetable stands, laundries, and dry cleaners, among others, to keep
grease and other materials and chemicals out of the sewer system.
To work effectively, sewer systems need to be properly maintained, from the
drain to the treatment plant. If wastes are disposed of correctly, the Citys sewer
system can handle them without any problem. Grease is an example of a
waste that the sewer system cannot handle, and therefore should not be put
down the drain. The City needs businesses and individuals to do their part to
maintain the system because repeated repairs are disruptive to residences
and businesses alike. Furthermore, proper disposal by commercial
establishments is required by law.
SEWER REGULATIONS CONCERNING GREASE
To ensure the proper disposal of animal fats and vegetable oils, and to prevent
sewage back-ups, the City requires grease-generating establishments to
correctly install, operate and maintain properly sized and designed grease
interceptors. These grease interceptors must be routinely cleaned to ensure
proper operation.
On November 9, 1998, the City amended the Sewer Use Regulations. These
amendments clarify existing requirements and provide for self-certification of
grease interceptors by a NYS licensed Professional Engineer or Registered
Architect. Self-certification relieves regulated establishments from a lengthy
departmental review process.

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Type of Stainless Steel & Comparison

1.

SUS 202 Non Magnetic

4% nickel alloy.

Bad resistance to corrosion and oxidation as compared to SUS 304 and SUS 439

2.

SUS 304 Non Magnetic

8% nickel, 18% chromium alloy, No titanium content.

Excellent resistance to stress cracking.

Good resistance to corrosion.

Good oxidation resistance.

Good weldability.

3.

SUS 316 Slightly magnetic after forming

Highly corrosion resistance

4.

SUS 439 - Magnetic

A Titanium stabilized, 18% chromium alloy. No nickel content.

Excellent resistance to stress cracking.

Good resistance to corrosion.

Good oxidation resistance.

Good weldability.

High thermal conductivity coefficient.

Low thermal expansion coefficient.

5.

SUS 444 Magnetic

Equal in corrosion resistance to SUS 316.

Test Results Comparison SUS 304 and SUS 439

1.

Typical Chloride Stress Cracking test results in boiling solutions

Alloy
SUS 304
SUS 316
SUS 439
Conclusion :

2.

42% MgC
20 hours
21 hours
1000 hours

33% LiCl
96 hours
21 hours
1000 hours

26% NaCl
744 hours
1000 hours
1000 hours

SUS 439 Seems to have better chloride stress cracking resistance as

Compared to SUS 304 and SUS 316.

Typical General Corrosion (Rusty) Data

Boiling Solution
20% Phosphoric Acid
10% Sodium Bisulfate
10% Sulfamic Acid
Conclusion :

Corrosion rate in inches per month (millimeters per year)

SUS 439
SUS 304
0.00002 (0.006)
0.00002 (0.006)
0.00001 (0.003)
0.005 (1.53)
0.00008 (0.025)
0.013 (4.0)

SUS 439 appears to have better corrosion (rusty) resistance as

compared to SUS 304 at the above mentioned boiling solutions.

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LAKASA Biomatic Grease Interceptor

Need for Good Grease Interceptor System!
Direct discharge of greasy and oily wastewater from
restaurants, fast food stores, centralized food courts in
commercial and institutional buildings as well as traditional
individual shops into the drain lines has significantly
increase pollution to server plants, rivers, lakes and other
waterways. The increasing difficulties in dealing with these
problems are in the form of frequent pipeline and manhole
blockages, obnoxious and rancid odors. This calls for a
compulsory adoption of effective waste effluent pretreatment.
LAKASA Biomatic Grease Interceptor is designed to
provide an effective, hygienic and environmental friendly
solution to grease contamination.
LAKASA Biomatic
Grease Interceptor is recommended for use in kitchens,
restaurants, institutions, and all types of food processing
areas, with wastewater containing grease, fats and oil
(FOG) and solid starch.
LAKASA Biomatic Grease
Interceptor is completed with two individual chambers to
take care both the solid waste and starch, as well as
grease and oil which are frequently exist in kitchen
wastewater. The solid waste and starch is filtered out
effectively from the sediment trap (first chamber), while the
grease and oil is intercepted from the second chamber.
The interceptor can be used for manual removal of oil and
grease or used in conjunction with LAKASA Biomatic
Liquid Enzyme for waste digestion.

ADU &
Enzyme
Sink
LAKASA

Grease Interceptor

Semi-recessed
ADU &
Enzyme
LAKASA

Beam

Pipes
Grease Interceptor

Pre-cast Sump

Suspended over the floor slab

ADU &
Enzyme
LAKASA

Pipes

To manhole/sewer
Sump
Grease Interceptor

Fully recessed underground

Type of Installation

Specification of LAKASA Grease Interceptor

The unit is completed with two chambers and with two separate interceptor covers. The first chamber comes with
a perforated stainless steel bucket and is able to effectively filter away incoming solid waste and starch. The
interceptor cover for first chamber can be easily opened with hinges support for easy maintenance. The second
chamber is completed with checker plate aluminium cover; a proper design removable baffle assembly which can
effectively control flow velocity and turbulence of incoming wastewater; enzyme dosing connection and deep seal
integral trap with rodding access.
How LAKASA Grease Interceptor Functions
Wastewater from kitchen sink, dishwasher that contains air, grease and food particles are flushed and enters the
inlet of interceptor at high velocity. Food particles will be trapped and filtered in the stainless steel perforated
basket, leaving only greasy water to continue its journey to the next chamber. At the inlet to second chamber,
wastewater is immediately directed downward by the main deflecting baffles, at the same time allowing trapped
air bubbles to rise to the surface. The baffles will effectively reduce the velocity and turbulence of the incoming
liquid. The turbulence of the liquid flow is further reduced when the wastewater passes through the remaining
baffles. These baffles are arranged in unique positions to allow effective and efficient separation of grease, fats,
and oils from wastewater and rise above the normal established water line of the interceptor.

Sizing & Selection

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

Check the flowrate of wastewater from each fixture.

Calculate total flowrate from all the fixtures connected to one particular grease interceptor.
Identify and assume the simultaneous discharge diversity factor for all the fixtures.
Refer to the table for sizes available and select proper interceptor of equivalent or next higher rate.

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Selection Tables: Fixture Size

Sinks:

Dishwashers:

Sink Size
Interior Measurements

12" x 18" x 6"

14" x 16" x 8"
18" x 20" x 8"
16" x 18" x 8"
18" x 20" x 8"
20" x 30" x 8"
20" x 24" x 12"
20" x 22" x 8"
20" x 22" x 12"
24" x 24" x 12"

# Bowls

1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2

Capacity
in Gallons

Water Flowrate

Capacity

Size

GPM

In Gallons

GPM

4.2
5.8
9.4
15.0
18.7
15.5
18.7
23.0
34.0
44.9

7
7
10
15
20
20
20
25
35
50

15-20
20-30
30-50
50-70
70-100

15
20
25
35
100

EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION
Fixtures
Floor drains
Double bowl sink
(18x20x8)
Hand washing sink
(14x16x8)
Dishwasher
(50 gallon capacity)

No. of
fixtures
2
2

Fixture value
(GPM)
12
20

Total value
(GPM)
24
40

10

20

35

35

Total

119

Diversity
factor

Flow rating
(GPM)

75%

89 GPM

** Diversity factor only applicable to Low activity (cooking and washing) environment. Water Retention Time
of more than 30 minutes will generally achieve >99.9% of Grease removal percentage.

The model recommended is LK2100 (100 GPM) OR LK2200 (200 GPM) for busy environment.

Operation and Maintenance Guide

1.

Sediment trap chamber is to be cleaned up on daily basis. However, the frequency of cleaning can be once
a few days if the incoming volume is low.

2.

Grease trap chamber is designed to intercept incoming grease and oil. The grease and oil which is trapped
in this chamber can be cleaned either

by manual scoop (once a week). In this case, Grease Interceptor shall be maintained in efficient
operating condition by periodic removal of the accumulated grease. No such collected grease shall
be introduced into any drainage piping, or public or private sewer.
OR

by biomatic liquid enzyme, which actually converts grease into water and carbon dioxide. If a
thickening of the contents is noted, with a distinct caking effect across the surface, or an
offensive, pungent odour is emitted, then gradually increase the suggested dosage rate to
compensate. If the contents appear to remain in a minimal semi-liquid state with little or no
odour, this indicates successful degradation of the grease. Whenever tank is cleaned, the
initial dosing procedure must be repeated.

3.

With the introduction of biomatic enzyme, periodic cleaning for grease is about once every 6 months. For
manual cleaning (without using biomatic enzyme), cleaning for grease is about once a week. However, more
frequent cleaning is required when there are more activities and/or when incoming grease content is high.

4.

Additional aeration system is suggested for larger size grease interceptor. The aeration pump is pre-set to
run at the right timing and duration to achieve optimum performance.

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LAKASA Biomatic Grease Interceptor

Use in restaurant, food court, cafeteria, school canteen, etc.
A (length)
Stainless steel cover
with hinges support

id
th

Perforated

(w
B

Pe

rfo

Enzyme supply
connector

Removable
baffles

t
or
pp
Su
ce ber
n
m
a
en Nu
int ct
Ma onta
C

Aluminium checker plate cover (Gasketted Air-Tight)

E

C (height)

Air-relief valve &

rodding access

ed
rat

et
ck

LAKASA

bu

(trade mark)
Baffles
Deep seal
integral trap

SIRIM TESTED
(Ref. No. 237/16/206)
(Job No. J114/01)
Sediment trap chamber

Grease interceptor chamber

Schematic View

ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WELDING JOINTS (LEAKAGE) FOR LAKASA GREASE INTERCEPTOR
Interceptor Material:

Advantages:

Stainless Steel :
Interceptor body, Perforated bucket, baffles, integral
trap, inlet & outlet pipe sleeve.
Stainless Steel :
Interceptor Cover.

Complete with sediment interceptor.

Baffle design to avoid blockage by sediment waste.
Baffle is removable for periodic cleaning.
Easy opening cover with hinges support makes
cleaning works much easier.

Dimensional Data (All dimension in mm)

Model

Flowrate
(GPM)

LK2012S
LK2015S
LK2020S

12
15
20

LK2012
LK2015
LK2020
LK2025
LK2035
LK2050
LK2075
LK2100
LK2150
LK2200
LK2250
LK2300
LK2350
LK2400
LK2450
LK2500
LK2600
LK2700
LK2800

12
15
20
25
35
50
75
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600
700
800

Flowrate
(litre/sec)

Inlet
A
B
C
&
(length)
(width)
(height)
outlet
Shallow Range (under the sink installation)

Grease
capacity

0.91
10 kg
50
630
340
300
80
85
1.14
14 kg
50
690
370
320
90
95
1.50
18 kg
75
730
400
330
90
95
Standard Range (floor-mounted, suspended or semi/fully recessed installation)
0.91
1.14
1.50
1.89
2.65
3.78
5.68
7.57
11.35
15.14
18.92
22.70
26.49
30.28
34.05
37.84
45.41
52.98
60.55

10 kg
14 kg
18 kg
23 kg
32 kg
46 kg
68 kg
91 kg
136 kg
182 kg
227 kg
273 kg
318 kg
363 kg
409 kg
454 kg
545 kg
635 kg
726 kg

50
50
75
75
100
100
100
100
100
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
200
200
200

610
650
720
780
820
920
1220
1220
1700
1820
1960
2200
2350
2440
2550
2650
2850
2950
3050

290
310
330
360
440
490
580
720
760
860
940
980
1070
1180
1140
1220
1220
1220
1220

360
400
400
420
430
500
530
740
810
910
1010
1110
1140
1140
1310
1410
1600
1770
1900

90
100
100
100
100
110
110
150
150
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
210
210
210

100
110
110
110
110
130
130
180
180
210
210
210
210
210
210
210
250
250
250

Weight
*(full)

215
225
235

65kg
80kg
100kg

260
290
290
310
320
370
400
560
630
700
800
900
930
930
1100
1200
1350
1520
1650

65kg
80kg
100kg
135kg
160kg
200kg
350kg
700kg
1000kg
1200kg
1800kg
2000kg
2200kg
2500kg
3000kg
4000kg
5000kg
6000kg
7000kg

* Full weight means when full with water & solid waste

Sole Agent : LAKASA Marketing & Distribution

Tel: 03-6120 6895

Fax: 03-6120 1852

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LAKASA Biomatic Liquid Enzyme

From ADU

LAKASA Biomatic Liquid Enzyme is a blend of highly

specialized microorganisms (multiple strain) designed
specifically to promote rapid degradation of excessive, difficult
to digest organic waste. These organic wastes include grease,
fats and oils (FOG), detergents, starches, protein, cellulose and
hydrocarbons. With the introduction of LAKASA Biomatic Liquid
Enzyme, FOG is converted into harmless compounds of CO2
(carbon dioxide) and H2O (water). It is an effective pretreatment for organic waste to prevent it from passing over to
the municipal wastewater system.

Flexible Hose

Biomatic Liquid
Enzyme

Steel Weight

Characteristic of LAKASA Biomatic Enzyme Concentrate

Strainer

LAKASA Biomatic Enzyme is designed for use to enhance the

decomposition (degradation) of organic waste compounds in food processing
wastewater treatment.
Microorganisms Strains:
Bacillus subtilis (3 strains)

Bacterial Cultures:
Bacillus subtilis (3 strains)

Bacillus Licheniformis
Bacillus Megaterium
Bacillus Polymyxa

1. Selected microbes produce

enzyme

Superior producer of protease, amylase,

cellulase and lipase enzyme activity

Bacillus Licheniformis

Excellent producer of protease and

amylase activity and requires facultative
condition for growth

Bacillus Megaterium

Excellent producer of protease, lipase

and cellulase activity and requires
facultative condition for growth

Bacillus Polymyxa

Excellent producer of lipase activity and

requires facultative condition for growth

Enzymes

Protease, Amylase, cellulase, Pectinase,

Beta glucanase, xylanase and lipase

Other Ingredients

Essential nutrient and amino acid

complexes

Benefits
(i)
Effectively and rapidly reduce/eliminate BOD and COD in
wastewater.
(ii)
Decomposes and permanently converts organic wastes into water
soluble compounds.
(iii)
Keeps drain lines flowing smoothly; reduces the amount of
pumpouts.
(iv)
Non-corrosive: will not damage drain lines & grease interceptor
(v)
Controls and reduces odors
(vi)
Contains no polluting phosphates
(vii)
Non-toxic, Non-pathogenic (non-disease causing)
(viii)
Environmentally safe & friendly

2. Enzymes liquefy organic

waste

3. Microbes digest liquefied

organic waste

4. After digesting liquefied

waste, microbes give off
harmless carbon dioxide (CO2)
and water (H2O) byproducts

Biodegradation Process Summary

FFA

FFA

FFA

CO2
+
H2O

Glycerol
VFAs
FFA

Glycerol

5. Microbes multiply and

continue this process until all
organic waste is eliminated

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Why Biomatic Enzyme is NOT working in some cases

I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.

Inadequate dosage.
Inappropriate dosing time the water temperature might be too high or the enzyme might have been flushed
out before it has enough time to react.
The grease content might be too high for biological process. In this case, manual cleaning is required once
a month or more frequent if needed.
Inadequate oxygen for microbe to perform, additional aeration might be required, especially for large
interceptor.
Wastewater might be too acidic or contains high chlorine mixture which can kill microbes.

Enzyme Dosage
(Actual dosage required might vary according to actual grease content)
Model

LK2012
LK2015
LK2020
LK2025
LK2035
LK2050
LK2075
LK2100
LK2150
LK2200
to
LK2500

Daily meals

up to 80
80 150
150 250
250 300
300 400
400 600
600 1000
1000 2000
2000 3000
3000 and above

Starter
dose
(ml)
90
90
180
180
270
360
450
540
900
1080

Monthly dose
(litres)
LOW
HIGH
grease
grease
0.6
1.8
0.6
1.8
1.0
2.7
1.0
2.7
1.5
3.6
1.8
4.5
2.0
5.4
2.0
5.4
3.0
9.0
3.6
10.8

SIRIM LAB TEST

Day
Day 1
Day 7
Day 14

Grease & Oil

0.5945 g
0.2280 g
0.1182 g

Conclusion:
The results clearly showed
positive impacts of LAKASA
BIOMATIC ENZYME in the
degradation of FOG.

Wastewater from main kitchen always contain high % of grease, whereas those from hand washing sink / basin
and secondary centralized Grease Interceptor usually does not have much grease and oil.
For best performance
Characteristics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Follow the initial and daily dosing procedures.

Optimum dosing time is 1 hour after kitchen closes.
Do not discharge very hot water into the interceptor
immediately before or immediately after dosing.
Do not discharge chlorine, strong caustics, concentrated
disinfectants, bleach or sanitizers into the interceptor.
Do not deliberately discharge cooking oil or grease into
the interceptor

Appearance
: Liquid
Odour
: Pleasantly perfumed
pH
: 8.2 8.8
Effective pH range : 5.5 9.0
Effective temperature: 5 50oC
Stability
: 2 years

During the first few weeks of dosing operation, regular inspection of the internal condition of the interceptor
should be conducted to gauge the performance of the dosage. If a thickening of the contents is noted, with a
distinct caking effect across the surface, or an offensive, pungent odour is emitted, then gradually increase the
suggested dosage rate to compensate. If the contents appear to remain in a minimal semi-liquid state with little or
no odour, this indicates successful degradation of the grease. Whenever tank is cleaned, the initial dosing
procedure must be repeated.
Health & Safety
The Lakasa biomatic liquid enzyme concentrate is safe in normal use. The biologically active nature of the
product may cause skin irritation in some cases. It is essential that rubber gloves are worn at all times.
Skin contact
Should the concentrate come in contact with skin, wash with plenty of clean water.
Eye contact
If the concentrate splashes into the eyes or is rubbed in by hand, flush eyes with plenty of
clean running water.
Ingestion
Avoid ingesting the concentrate but should an accident occur, wash mouth thoroughly with
water. Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water or milk. Seek medical advice
immediately after the initial treatment has been given.
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices. The
information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe all
products from the point of view of health and safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as
guaranteeing specific properties.

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LAKASA Auto-Dosing Unit (ADU)

LAKASA Auto-Dosing Unit (ADU) is highly recommended to
install in conjunction with grease interceptor. It will ensure
the dosing of biomatic liquid enzyme at regular intervals
consistently. It enhances the efficiency of the operation and
significantly reducing the build-up of grease and frequency of
cleaning.

Control Panel (Digital

based with backup
battery)

RUN

TO 0
7
5 6
3 4
1 2

I AU

0:00
m

h
P

1...7
R

Specification of Auto-Dosing Unit

The unit is a temporized dosing system, activated by a
programmable digital clock. It comes together with a
peristaltic pump, 2.5 m electric wiring and 4.0m (6mm )
flexible polythene enzyme supply tube.

Pump
Head

The advantages of LAKASA Auto-Dosing Unit

1.

There is a digital timer to control setting for the dosage

and timing of dosing the biomatic enzyme. The
reliability and accuracy for the timing and dosage setting
is important and critical, because this will ensure the
optimum performance of the enzyme and to avoid the
wastage of enzyme.

2.

The setting is digital type and is user-friendly. Easy and

fast to learn and understand. Do not require any
specially-trained technician to come and adjust the
setting.

3.

There is a Back-up battery for the setting in case of

power failure. The setting will still be valid and when the
power supply is resumed. The auto-dosing system will
continue to run as normal and do not have to re-set
again. This is another important point to ensure the
proper running of the Biomatic Grease Interceptor
System!

4.

Auto-Dosing Unit is usually installed at the wet area

(Kitchen). The casing of LAKASA Auto-Dosing Unit is of
standard IP56 - Waterproof. This is to avoid breakdown
caused from water to the electronic component and
motor.

5.

The whole unit is fully imported from an established

manufacturer from Europe. From the past record, there is
seldom any breakdown complaint. This proves the
reliability and quality of LAKASA Auto-Dosing Unit.

Refer page 8 for ADU

setting assistance

Technical Characteristics
Power supply

230 V
13 amp fuse
Single phased
3 pin plug
Power consumption 5 W
Timer
Digital clock
ADU dimension
150 x 190 x 110 mm

Cabinet
(lockable)

Hanging
Panel

Material: Stainless Steel

Installation
The LAKASA ADU is located in close proximity to the grease interceptor. A conduit pipe (>7mm ) for the
enzyme supply tube is recommended to link the auto-doser to the grease interceptor. The recommended
distance is not more than 5 meters for effective transmission of enzyme from the source to the destination.
Operating Instruction for ADU
I.
II.
III.

IV.

Connect the ADU to a 13 amp power point.

Set the current time at the digital clock.
Set the dosing ON time (2 hours after the
kitchen is closed) and the dosing OFF time for
a correct dosing duration according to
recommended enzyme dosage.
Run manual dosing with the initial dosage and
to ensure the ADU is running properly.

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Control panel and Digital clock setting

I = manual operated dosing
Auto = Auto operated dosing
O = Off
= set time
Run = normal run
= program
= choose program for dosing ON and OFF
1 7 = set dosing day (Mon to Sun)
h = hour
m = minute
R = reset

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Flexible Hose Connection

Wall
Automatic Dosing Unit (ADU)
(150 x 190 x 110 mm)

Method 1:
Exposed Only

Method 2:
Exposed or for
Underground
Connection

13 Amp Power Point

From ADU
From ADU
Connector

Flexible
Hose

Lock

ADU Cabinet (lockable type)

(265 x 610 x 175 mm)

Copper or
other pipe

Connector

Biomatic Liquid Enzyme

(5 liters)

Connector

Flexible Hose
(6 mm)

Interceptor Wall
Socket (5/8")

Floor
Inlet
After installation, the gap
is back-filled with cement
and sand

Socket (5/8")

Outlet to Sewer
LAKASA Grease Interceptor
(Refer catalogue for dimension)

LAKASA Auto-Dosing Unit (ADU) is installed close proximity to Grease Interceptor

The Setting of LAKASA Auto-Dosing Unit (ADU)
(1)
(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)
(6)
(7)

Ensure button is pointing to <Auto> in between < I > and < O >.
P
Set Today / Current Date & Time.
RUN
TO 0
7
I AU
(a) Push the button from <Run> mode to the < > mode.
5 6
3 4
1 2
(b) Press <17> button to point to the current day. For instance,
pressing arrow until its pointed to number 3 which means
0:00
Wednesday.
m
h
(c) Press <h> button to show current hour. For instance, pressing
1...7
P
R
11 means 11.00am and pressing 22 means 10.00pm.
(d) Press <m> button to show current minute. For instance
pressing 45 means 45 minutes.
(e) Once the date & time is confirmed, push the button back to the
<Run> mode.
Set Everyday Auto-Dosing Operation Start Time.
(a) Push the button from <Run> mode to the < P > mode.
P=1appears on screen.
(b) Press <17> button several times until 7 arrows appear at the bottom of the 7 numbers from 1 to 7.
This implies operation day is from Monday to Sunday.
(c) Press <h> and <m> to set the dosing start time. For instance, 00:00 means ADU will start running at
0.00am.
Set Everyday Auto-Dosing Duration Before Operation Stop.
(a) Press <P> button for one time. P=2 appears on screen.
(b) Press <17> button several times until 7 arrows appear at the bottom of the 7 numbers from 1 to 7 (i.e.
Monday to Sunday).
(c) Press <h> and <m> to set the dosing stop time. For instance, 00:20 means ADU will stop running at
0.20am.
(d) The ADU is running at 7ml / minute.
(e) Push the button from < P > mode back to the <Run> mode.
Once steps 1 to 4 are completed, the ADU is in Auto mode and is ready for operation.
To manually run the ADU, push the button from <Auto> to < I > mode.
To switch off the ADU, push the button from <Auto> to < O > mode, which means OFF.

Note : <R> button will clear/ reset all the settings which has been done before.

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LAKASA Sediment Interceptor

LAKASA Sediment Interceptor is completed with a perforated bucket and able to act as an effective strainer to
avoid drain lines clogging by foreign solid particles. The perforated bucket should be cleaned on daily basis or as
frequent as possible to avoid overflow of solid waste and interrupting free flow of wastewater in the drain lines.

Open Handle

Advantages

Schematic View
Rodding Access
(openable)

1.
2.

3.

Hinges Support
Cin
Deep Integral Trap
Inlet

LAKASA

Outlet

4.

Din

Cout

Easily open cover to ease cleaning

work.
Prevent the pipeline being clogged
with solid waste.
Stainless steel interceptor material to
avoid rusty and corrosion over long
period.
Deep integral trap to avoid smell in
manhole from entering the building
thru pipeline.

Dout

Perforated Bu

cket

Material : stainless steel (304)

Dimensional Data
Model

Pipe Size
A
B
C in
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
LKS 9434
75
400
400
100
LKS 9545
100
500
500
110
LKS 9656
100
600
600
120
LKS 9767
100
700
700
120
LKS 9878
100
800
800
130
Various dimensions is available upon request or to suit site requirement

C out
(mm)
200
250
300
300
350

D in
(mm)
200
290
380
480
670

D out
(mm)
100
150
200
300
350

E
(mm)
300
400
500
600
700

LAKASA Floor Sediment Trap

Type A
LFS 5series

LFS
4150Floor Sediment Trap
LAKASA
(stainless steel 304)
150mm

150mm

Floor Surface
(cement or tile)

m
20m

Perforated Bucket

170mm
50mm

Outlet Pipe
(50/75/100mm)

Other dimension is
available to suit site
requirement

Type B

Advantage:
1) Prevent the pipeline being clogged with solid waste.
2) Stainless steel material to avoid rusty and corrosion over long period.
3) Perforated sediment bucket is removable to make cleaning work easy.
4) Type B c/w deep seal integral trap prevent outside air entering into building.
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensional Data
MODEL
LFS 4150
LFS 5150
LFS 5200
LFS 5250
LFS 5300
LFS 5400

INLET
(mm)
50
50
75
75
75

OUTLET
(mm)
50
75
75
100
100
100

A
(mm)
150
150
200
250
300
400

B
(mm)
150
150
200
250
300
400

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C
(mm)
150
300
350
400
500
500

D
(mm)
180
200
220
250
250

E
(mm)
120
150
180
250
250

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Installation for LAKASA Grease and Sediment Interceptor & Floor Sediment Trap
LAKASA Biomatic Grease Interceptor
(Typical Installation: Suspended Type)
AUTOMATIC DOSING UNIT
C/W BIOMATIC LIQUID
ENZYME 5 LITRE

13A
S.S.O.

SK

SK

FLEXIBLE
HOSE
50
CHEQUER
PLATE COVER

SEDIMENT
INTERCEPTOR

430

75

BIOMATIC
GREASE
INTERCEPTOR
100/150 GPM

100 UPVC (1:100)

150x150 FLOOR DRAIN
C/W S/S. PERFORATED
BUCKET

100 UPVC PIPE

RUN THRU BEAM

1000

50

400

350

2000 x 860

OUTLET

Cross Section
50 UPVC
DRAIN PIPE TO
DROPPER PIPE

2000

CHEQUER PLATE BY
MAIN CONTACTOR

LAKASA BIOMATIC
GREASE INTERCEPTOR
100/150 GPM

860

200

275

BEAM OPENING REQ.

Detail of Pre-Casted Sump

Plan View

100 UPVC INLET

50
DRAIN OUTLET

LAKASA BIomatic Grease Interceptor System

Installation: Suspended with hanger support
Model: LK2035 (35 GPM)

2000

AUTOMATIC
DOSING UNIT
(13Amp)

WALL

DOUBLE BOWL SINK

200mm

TILES AND
CEMENT SCREED

FLOOR SLAB

FASTERNED WITH
ANCHOR
(WALL PLUG)

INLET

330mm

CONDUIT PIPE
PRECAST
INTO CONCRETE

100mm
UPVC
BS4514

C-CHANNEL
HANGERS

NOTE:
1. C-Channel hanger able to take load 200kg.
2. Slab opening required 870mm x 490mm

OUTLET

100mm
UPVC
BS4514

320mm

300mm

INTERCEPTOR COVER

820mm(L) x 440mm(W)

Testing & Commissioning Method Statement

Grease Interceptor
1. Place at a firm & balance concrete base.
2. Inlet & outlet is connected accordingly and properly.
3. Interceptor is to be filled up with clean water until it reaches static water level.
Auto-Dosing Unit (ADU)
1. To mount the ADU to wall with a lockable cabinet.
2. To connect ADU to a 13 Amp power point.
3. To set current time and dosing time (set 1 hour after kitchen close).
4. To set the dosing duration according to recommended dosage. The unit is running at a speed of 30 mL/min.
5. To connect a short flexible hose to enzyme bottle. Use steel weight and strainer provided to ensure the hose
reaches the bottom of the bottle.
6. To connect a long hose (with conduit pipe) to the grease interceptor. To use the connector provided to join
the connection.
7. To switch to manual dose to ensure pump head is rotating and enzyme is sucked up and delivered to
interceptor.
8. To switch to Auto and the ADU will run automatically according to the preset time.
Biomatic Enzyme
1. Avoid direct sunlight and should be kept inside the ADU cabinet.
2. To top up enzyme periodically.

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LAKASA Oil Interceptor

LAKASA Oil Interceptor is required wherever
lubricating oil, cutting oil, kerosene, gasoline,
naptha, paraffin, trisod phosphate and
numerous other light density and volatile liquids
are present in the drainage. In commercial
establishments such as service stations,
garages, auto-repair shops, dry cleaners,
laundries industrial plants or process industries
having machine shops, metal treating process
rooms, chemical process or mixing rooms, etc,
there is always the problem of flammable or
volatile liquids entering the drainage system
which can contaminate the sewer line and
cause a serious fire or explosive condition. The
discharge of oily wastewater, which consists of
high degree of BOD (Biological Oxygen
Demand), COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand),
FOG (Fat, oil and grease), and other organic
wastes into natural waterways has disastrous
impacts on aquatic life and the environments.

Inlet

From Source (car wash bay,

washing sink etc)

Vent
Outlet to Sewer

Suction
Connection

Inspection
access cover

Gravity Draw-off Line

LAKASA Oil Interceptor

Oil Storage Tank

Install at Carwash bay, Service & repair

workshop, carpark, petrol station, oil
distribution depot, garage etc.

LAKASA Oil Interceptor is a preliminary

treatment for oily (hydrocarbon) wastewater discharged from sources such as service & repair workshop,
carwash bays etc. The effluent from the interceptor should be channeled to sewer line for further process and
treatment. LAKASA Oil Interceptor is designed to allow introduction of any liquid types for separation as long as
there is sufficient specific gravity differential to permit gravitational separation. When the liquid temperature is
o
about 20 C, the Water Specific Gravity is 0.998; whereas, the Oil Specific Gravity is 0.92
It is also take into account that the water flow is intermittent and variable and the oil or any combination is nonemulsified oil/water mixtures. The design also allows the intercepted oil to be automatically drawn-off for storage
in a continuous operation. Sediment should be removed from sediment bucket at regular intervals. To eliminate
pressure build-up inside the interceptor, a vent connection on side of the body allows the venting of interceptor.

Oil in Water Coalescing Media How It Works

LAKASA Oil Interceptor contains a coalescing medium or media. This media provides a suitable surface for oil
droplets to meet and grow, or coalesce, into larger droplets. As oil droplets grow in size the buoyancy of the
droplets increases. The droplets rise towards the surface of the water due to the fact that the specific gravity of oil
is less than the specific gravity of water. In this way the oil will form a layer that can be skimmed manually or to be
channeled into a separate storage tank, pending for proper disposal.

As oil droplets coalesce into larger droplets, the

buoyancy of the droplets increases. This reflected in
the known rise time for a given size of oil droplet. The
more efficient the coalescence action of the media,
the larger the oil droplets become. Larger oil
droplets result in reduced rise time. Shorter rise
time will certainly increase and improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of Oil Interceptor.

Time needed for oil droplet (0.85Sp.Gr.)

in water to rise 3 inches
Droplet size, microns

Rise Time

300
150
60

12 seconds
42 seconds
4 min 12 seconds

Coalescing plates offer high efficiency and low operating and maintenance costs because there are no moving
parts and no replacement parts are needed or spent absorbents generated.

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LAKASA Oil Interceptor

Used at garage, carwash area, servi ce & repair workshop etc.

e
nc
r
na
be
te
um
in rt
Ma ppo ct N
su nta
Co

Stainless Steel
Cover with
Hinges Support
Overflow
Exit

Gasketted Aluminium
Checker Plate
Vent
Connection

Coalescer
Pack

l
ro er
nt b
Co um
it l N
Un eria
S

E
Air-Relief
Valve &
Rodding
Access

Oil Draw-off Sleeve

(adjustable level)

Inlet

C
F

Outlet

E
al
se ap
p al tr
e
De tegr
In
Perforated
bucket

Schematic View
G

SIRIM TESTED
(Ref. No. 237/16/206)
(Job No. J197/01)

ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WELDING JOINTS (LEAKAGE) FOR LAKASA OIL INTERCEPTOR

Dimensional Data (All dimension in mm)

Model

Flowrate
(GPM)

LK3015A
LK3020A
LK3025A
LK3035A
LK3050A
LK3075A
LK3100A
LK3150A
LK3200A
LK3250A
LK3300A
LK3350A
LK3400A
LK3450A
LK3500A
LK3600A
LK3700A
LK3800A

15
20
25
35
50
75
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600
700
800

Flowrate
(litre /
sec)
1.14
1.50
1.89
2.65
3.78
5.68
7.57
11.35
15.14
18.92
22.70
26.49
30.28
34.05
37.84
45.41
52.98
60.55

Inlet &
outlet
pipe
50
75
75
100
100
100
100
100
150
150
150
150
150
150
150
200
200
200

A
(length)

B
(width)

600
780
800
880
930
1200
1450
1650
1850
2050
2250
2300
2400
2440
2600
2800
2950
3050

450
470
500
550
600
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1220
1350
1400
1550
1800
1930
1950
2050

Sole Agent : LAKASA Marketing & Distribution

C
(height)

Weight
*(full)
(kg)
430
110
320
200
150
120
450
110
340
220
200
150
480
110
370
250
250
200
500
110
390
270
300
240
550
130
420
300
350
300
620
130
490
370
400
550
750
180
570
450
450
1000
850
180
670
550
500
1500
1000
210
790
670
550
1800
1140
210
930
810
600
2700
1350
210
1140
1020
650
3000
1400
210
1190
1070
700
3300
1500
210
1290
1170
750
3800
1700
210
1490
1370
800
4500
1850
210
1640
1520
850
6000
1930
250
1680
1560
900
8500
2100
250
1850
1730
950
10,000
2200
250
1950
1830
950
12,000
* Full weight means when full with water & solid waste

Tel: 03-6120 6895

Interceptor Materials:
Stainless Steel :
Interceptor Body, Perforated Bucket, Integral
Trap, Inlet/Outlet Pipe Sleeve, Coalescer Pack.
Stainless Steel:
Interceptor Cover.

Fax: 03-6120 1852

Advantages:
1. Complete with sludge interceptor.
2. Easy opening cover with hinges support makes
cleaning works much easier.
3. Coalescer pack is removable for periodic
cleaning.
4. Complete with oil draw-off, to channel oil into a
separate container for proper disposal

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Environmental Quality Act, 1974

In the effort to meet the requirement of the Environment Quality Act, 1974, Standard B on the oil & grease of
10mg/l of effluent quality, LAKASA Oil Interceptor should be sized with the Water Retention Time (WRT) of more
than 30 minutes. This will produce the effluent result with >99.9% grease & oil removal.

Operation and Maintenance Guide

The oil shall be skimmed and dirt, sand and sludge shall be removed on a quarterly basis at a minimum. Oil shall
be handled as a hazardous waste stored and sent to a used oil recycler. If the oil is too thin to pump or skim, oil
absorbent pads or pillows can be used to remove the oil. These can be sent for disposal or recycling, or if oil can
be removed from them they can be reused (oil collected and sent for recycling).
The first quarters sludge/dirt shall be sent for waste characterization to determine if it can be disposed off as
ordinary waste or hazardous waste. If hazardous, sludge shall be stored in labeled drums and picked up by a
licensed hauler. If non-hazardous, sludge shall be disposed off to a landfill, and is not to be deposited on-site.

1.

Manual draw off of oil. A routine inspection of oil interceptors should be

undertaken at least once every 3 months by the inspection technician.
Using a dipstick, the amount of accumulated oil and solids shall be
measured to determine if a clean-out is required.
Servicing and clean-out of oil to a separate storage tank pending for
proper disposal whenever is necessary.

2.

Normal Water
Operating Line

Adjustable
Draw-Off Sleeve
2mm
Static Water Line

Interceptor Wall

Automatic draw off of oil. During the first 2 weeks of operation, check
the oil storage tank for oil build up to determine the frequency it needs to
be emptied.

To Oil Storage
Tank

If water is found entering the draw-off sleeve into the oil storage tank
during normal working condition, adjust the draw off level upwards from 2
mm to 5 mm.

Important Notes to follow in order to generate good effluent:

1.

Sizing of interceptor meets the requirement. Water flow rates are within the specification. Adequate water
retention time will ensure proper separation of oil/ water mixture.

2.

Perforated bucket at sludge chamber should be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis. The amount of
debris such as sand, gravel, dirt, leaves, grass cuttings, etc., permitted to enter the system must be
minimized. Automotive and truck engine crankcase oil should not be drained into the system. Sludge and
deposits present in the oil will significantly reduce the effectiveness of the interceptor.

3.

Hydrocarbons entering the separator will be in a free non-emulsified state and capable of being separated
from water by gravity separation.

4.

Detergent will emulsified the oil and allow it to enter the sanitary sewer system because detergents have a
definite affinity for hydrocarbons. Wash water from truck washing racks must be routed directly to a sanitary
sewer or treated with special equipment.

Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Place at a firm & balance concrete base.

Inlet & outlet is connected accordingly and properly.
Interceptor is to be filled up with clean water until it reaches static water level.
Connect a ventilation pipe to the interceptor. This is to eliminate pressure build-up inside the interceptor.
For automatic oil draw off by gravity flow, connect the interceptor to an oil storage tank for receiving and
storing oil pending for proper disposal. For manual draw off of oil, seal up the connection.
The LAKASA Oil Interceptor is ready for operation.

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Sizing of LAKASA Oil Interceptor

In order to work properly the amount of wastewater flowing into the interceptor needs to be calculated. An
estimate of the peak waterflow during the washing process, the pattern of waterflow (continuous flow throughout
the day or just on and off waterflow for every interval period).
Grease
Removal %

Water Retention Time

1. >30 min, >99.9% removal
2. >20 min, >95% removal

99.9%

30 min

Retention
Time

1 hour

1) Calculation by number of fixtures

Peak flow rate
Example

Total nos. of hose outlet, equipments etc. that continuous discharging to drain line at a
particular time
A carwash bay, with total 2 water hoses are used for car washing during peak washing
session. Each hose power is about 8 GPM (example). Thus the estimated peak water
flow is 8 GPM x 2 = 16 GPM .

Scenario 1 (Very busy working environment)

If continuous waterflow at every short period interval.
To achieve Retention Time of 30 minutes : 16GPM x 30 min = 480GPM (To propose LK3500A)
Scenario 2 (Not busy working environment)
If Waterflow continuously for 5 minutes at every interval of 30 minutes.
To achieve Retention Time of 30 minutes : 16GPM x 5 = 80GPM (To propose LK3100A)

2) Calculation by area (open area, subject to rainfall, example : Car Park)

Estimated waterflow during heavy rainfall :
Average Peak
Waterflow

Total area (length x width in meter) x heavy rainfall

Length 30m, width 15m, collection of water : 75mm / 15 minutes
Calculation = 30 x 15 x 75 900 = 37.5 liter/sec = 500 GPM

Sizing of Oil Storage Tank

1.
2.
3.

Estimate the volume of oil into the interceptor

Frequency of maintenance routine (once a month, twice a month, etc)
Calculate the tank size required to cater for the total accumulated oil during the period. To allocate tank size
50% bigger to meet contingency.

Oil Storage Tank Dimensional Data

Model
LS0300
LS0600
LS1000
LS1600
LS2000

Capacity
(litres)
300
600
1000
1600
2000

Length
(mm)
650
800
960
1080
1160

Width
(mm)
600
720
880
980
1050

Height
(mm)
880
1170
1400
1720
1850

Recommended
for
15-35 GPM
50-100 GPM
150-250 GPM
300-400 GPM
450-500 GPM

Note : Select higher capacity of storage Tank should the application anticipate high volume of waste oil.

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LAKASA Neutralization Tank

LAKASA Neutralization Tank is also called Dilution Tank, designed to receive, dilute and neutralize corrosive and
harmful chemical wastes before allowing such materials to be discharged into the public sewers or the
environment, is suitable for centralized installation for neutralizing and dilution of laboratory acids and chemicals.
Neutralization of corrosive, toxic and flammable wastes is necessary to the environment and piping systems, even
when quantities and concentrations are small. Such wastes can cause physical damage to a building's piping or
outside sewer systems and, if effluent is being discharged to the environment (such as rivers and lakes), severe
damage can result to wildlife and water sources.
Neutralization is the process whereby acids and alkalis are rendered harmless. The degree of neutralization can
be measured by a system known as pH (positive Hydronium ions). The degree of measurement is a pH number
of 7, which is neutral. Acids range from 0 to 6.99. Alkalis range from 7.01 to 14. The smaller the number, the
higher the content of acidic waste. The higher the pH number, the higher the alkaline waste.

End-results of Neutralization Process

The chemical reaction between Calcium Carbonate and acidic waste water will produce by-products of
neutralized waste, carbon dioxide and neutral salts that can be safely discharged into municipal sewer
Calcium Carbonate
Neutralizing Agent

Acidic

Neutralized Waste,

Waste Water

Carbon Dioxide & Neutral Salts

Places recommended for use

Recommended to be installed in acid waste drainage systems for medical and research laboratories, industrial
battery charging stations, educational institutions and processing equipment. LAKASA Neutralization Tank is
recommended for preliminary treatment for acidic wastewater. Therefore the effluent should be channeled to
nearest sewer for further process.

PH
7

Neutralization is a slow process.

Retention time of more than 45 minutes
will normally achieve a safe pH level
and optimum neutralization process.

5
3
0

30 min

1 hour

Retention
Time

Capacity & Sizing

LAKASA Neutralization Tank is designed for intermittent flow of acidic wastewater which attempts to achieve an
average retention time of > 30 minutes, as such the interaction and dilution to be taken place between the acidic
wastewater and the calcium carbonate based neutralizing agent.
Proper functioning of the LAKASA Neutralizing System requires determining water flow or the volume of incoming
acidic waste water, in order to achieve sufficient retention time for the neutralizing process to take place (see
figure i). The initial rate of neutralization is rapid, however, as the pH of the acid waste rises, the rate of
neutralization slows down. Neutralization reaction time of more than 45 minutes should achieve a safe pH level or
a level which is considered high enough to be easily diluted with sanitary waste.

Environmental Quality Act, 1974

According to the Environment Quality Act, the effluent with pH value of 5.5 to 9.0 is acceptable under its standard
B requirement.

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SIRIM TESTED
(Ref. No.237/16/206)
(Job No.R080/04)

Dimension Data
Model

LN030
LN050
LN085
LN125
LN150
LN200
LN300
LN400
LN500
LN600
LN700

No. of
Sink/
Tab
1~4
5~10
1~20
21~30
31~40
41~60
61~90
91~130
131~180
181~250
251-350

Capacity
(litres)
30
50
85
125
150
200
300
400
500
600
700

Inlet &
Outlet
(mm)
50
75
75
75
75
100
100
150
150
150
150

A
(mm)

B
(mm)

C
(mm)

D
(mm)

E
(mm)

F
(mm)

G
(mm)

450
500
650
720
800
870
1100
1220
1440
1570
1700

310
380
520
540
580
610
700
800
830
880
930

310
380
400
440
470
510
530
550
570
590
600

90
100
100
100
100
110
130
130
150
150
150

220
280
300
340
370
400
400
420
420
440
450

100
110
110
120
120
130
150
160
180
180
180

210
270
290
320
350
380
380
390
390
410
420

Material: Stainless Steel 444 / 316 or equivalent.

Maintenance
The volume of limestones (Calcium Carbonate based neutralizing agents) and thus the neutralizing capacity
of the system will be reduced gradually during the neutralizing process. There are various factors such as
flow rate, concentration of acid waste, and temperature, determine the consumption rate of the Calcium
Carbonate Neutralizing Agent. To ensure maximum performance, a full charge of the neutralizing agent
should be maintained. Initially, inspection of the agent level should be made once a month. When the rate of
consumption is determined. A maintenance schedule should be established to observe and maintain proper
limestone levels in the tank. Limestone replacement should be performed at regular intervals. Typically, once
every one to three months is sufficient. However, these intervals can be increased or decreased based upon
application needs and performance.
The limestone supplied are 1-3" in diameter and have a calcium carbonate content certified to be in excess of
90%. Solids in the waste stream can plug the tank and should be avoided.

Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

For underground installation, construct a solid manhole sump for housing the Neutralization Tank.
Place at a firm & balance concrete base.
Inlet & outlet is connected accordingly and properly.
Neutralization Tank is to be filled up with full baskets of limestones (Calcium Carbonate based).
Neutralization Tank is to be filled up with clean water until it reaches static water level. Water added to
the tank helps facilitate dilution.

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SIRIM Test Report

SIRIM Test Results (Ref : ETC 237/16/206 (R 080/04))

on LAKASA Neutralization Tank.

Test 1 Results
Rate of Neutralization of diluted acidic plating solution from initial pH of 1.55
0
Sampling Time
pH
Temperature ( C)
Weight of limestone
(minutes)
0
1.55
31
10
1.92
31
11.2 kg
20
2.02
31
(Test 1a)
30
2.39
31
40
2.57
31
50
4.87
31
22.4 kg
(Test 1b)
60
4.88
31

Test 2 Results
Rate of Neutralization of diluted acidic plating solution from initial pH of 2.30
0
Sampling Time
pH
Temperature ( C)
Weight of limestone
(minutes)
0
2.30
31
10
4.42
31
30.0 kg
20
4.88
31
(Test 2)
26
4.97
31
30
4.97
31

Summary of neutralization rate and pH change

Test
pH range
1a
1b
2

1.55 2.57
2.57 4.88
2.30 4.97

Rate of Neutralization
per minute
0.06
0.12
0.08

pH change per kg
limestone
0.09
0.10
0.09

Conclusion :
1. Retention time of > 45 minutes will normally achieve optimum neutralization process.
2. LAKASA Neutralization Tank can increase pH of acidic water of initial pH~1.6 to pH~5.0 at
the average of 0.12/minute and limestone requirement of 12kg/unit pH change.
3. The pH change is about 0.10 per kg limestone used.
4. The temperature of the water remains stable during the whole neutralization process.
5. The performance evaluation exercise on the LAKASA Neutralization Tank was limited in
simulating the actual mode of application. There was no actual movement of liquid
through the limestone during the study conducted by SIRIM. The efficiency of the
neutralization tank is expected to increase with flow rate adjustment in an actual
installation.
6. The volume of limestones (Calcium Carbonate based neutralizing agents) and thus the
neutralizing capacity of the system will be reduced gradually during the neutralizing
process.
7. A maintenance schedule should be established to observe and maintain proper limestone
levels in the tank. Limestone replacement should be performed at regular intervals.

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