U&O- Effluent Collection and Treatment SOP No:

System OPaL/U&O/ECTS/XXXX
SOP for Sequential Batch Reactor

Purpose:
The raw effluent shall be taken up for Biological treatment for the removal of organics,
nitrogen,phosphorus, remaining sulfides and phenols (as per outlet quality requirement),
after pH adjustment by addition of caustic or acid, as required.

Introduction:
Raw effluent is collected and pumped into the Primary Treatment Units for removal
of free and emulsified oil. After primary treatment, the effluent is taken into parallel
SBR Basins for biological degradation of organics.

There are three operating SBR basins in the plant. These SBR basins work in
sequence and the influent flow is distributed using Automatic Gates provided at the
Inlet Chamber of SBR basins. The SBR basins are equipped with air blowers,
diffusers, Return Activated Sludge (RAS) pumps, Surplus Activated Sludge (SAS)
pumps, Decanters, Auto valves, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) etc. All cycles
will be automatically controlled using PLC.

SBR works with a simple batch sequence of aeration and non-aeration phases that are
controlled by repeating timers. The same operation cycle is in use in both reactors, only the
start times of the cycle are shifted.
Each cycle consists of the following combined phases:
FILL / AERATE FA
SETTLE / DECANT SD
Within the durations of the combined phases, start- and stop time for the basic phase Aerate
(A) canbe adjusted for each reactor by SCADA input. Start- and stop time for Fill (F) and the
start time forDecant (D) can be adjusted only in the PLC program.

Excess sludge at a consistency level of approx 0.8% - 1.0% will be pumpedintermittently

from SAS pump to the sludge sump. The sludge from sludge sump istaken for dewatering or
drawing as per process requirement.
The treated effluent from the SBR Basins will then pass through Tertiary.

The biologically treated water is drawn off by a Decanter.

Process Chemistry
The system selected is capable of achieving the following:
Biological selection of floc forming to suppress bulking / foaming and allow cocurrent
nitrification / denitrification (N/DN) and Bio-P
Bio-degradation of organics present in the wastewater by Extended Aeration
Process

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Co-current nitrification and denitrification of ammoniacal nitrogen in the aeration

zone of SBRbasin.
Removal of phosphorous

Treatment Units as per tender specifications. Design capacities of major equipments is

tabulated below:

Description Design Capacity Quantity

SBR RAS PUMPS, 74-P-105A/B/C 145 m3/hr 3 nos.
SBR SAS PUMPS, 74-P-106-A/B/C 20 m3/hr 3 nos.
SBR AIR BLOWERS, 74-K-101-A/B/C 1400 Nm3/Hr 3 nos.
DECANTER MECHANISM, 74-DM-101A/B/C - 3 nos.

Scope:
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Safety, Health & Environment Consideration:

Following mandatory PPE’s must be used for waste disposal system:-

Safety Shoes Safety Helmet Safety goggle Hand Gloves Ear Plugs
Safety & Health Hazards and Precautions:
HAZARD PRECAUTION

Whenever hazardous chemicals are stored, unloaded,

handled or used, Ensure abundant amount of water supply
Spillage and Leakage
should be available for emergency use of dissolving,
diluting and flushing away the spilled/leaked chemicals.

Ensure emergency safety shower, eye wash stations are

provided and is operational in all the areas for storage,

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handling, transfer and processing of chemicals

Ensure all equipment during maintenance that could

unexpectedly start-up or release stored energy must be
Electrical and Mechanical
locked out and tagged out (LOTO) properly to protect
Hazards
against any accidental injury to working personnel.

Permit system must be followed throughout any

maintenance/commissioning activities.

Ensure prompt disposal of cartons, crates and other

flammable packing material and other debris from
Fire
operational areas.

Fire extinguishers suitable to the type of fire needs to be

provided at various designated points in the plant.

Fire safety drill need to be periodically conducted for all

operating personnel.

Cut any grass or wild plantation inside battery limit

Snake bite Use flameproof torch while moving in night

Ensure proper illumination throughout plant area

Apart from mandatory PPE’s, while handling acid in waste

disposal system following PPE must be used:
Handling of Acid
For Hand Protection: Use of PVC gloves

For Body Protection: PVC suit with face shield must be

used

Environmental Aspect and Controls:

ASPECT CONTROLS

Oil Spillage, Chemical All spills to be contained and collected

Spillage,
Ensure oil does not get into storm water channel

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Generation of Different colour dustbins should be available for

Biodegradable and Non- biodegradable(green) and non-biodegradable(red) waste
Biodegradable Waste collection

Alarms & Interlocks:

Interlock Controller Function Set Point
Number Number
I-1801 LIC-1801 CLOSES THE INLET (MGT-1801)AT LEVEL HIGH
I-1802 LIC-1802 CLOSES THE INLET (MGT-1802)GATE AT LEVEL HIGH
I-1803 LIC-1803 CLOSES THE INLET (MGT-1803)GATE AT LEVEL HIGH
I-1804 DOIC-1801 STARTS SELECTED BLOWERS(74-K-101 A/B/C) AT DO LEVEL LOW 2ppm
STOPS SELECTED BLOWERS AT DO LEVEL HIGH CONTROLS VFD OF
SELECTED BLOWERS BASED ON SET POINT DO VALUE

I-1805 DOIC-1802 STARTS SELECTED BLOWERS(74-K-101 A/B/C) AT DO LEVEL LOW 2ppm

STOPS SELECTED BLOWERS AT DO LEVEL HIGH CONTROLS VFD OF
SELECTED BLOWERS BASED ON SET POINT DO VALUE

I-1806 DOIC-1803 STARTS SELECTED BLOWERS (74-K-101 A/B/C) AT DO LEVEL LOW 2ppm
STOPS SELECTED BLOWERS AT DO LEVEL HIGH CONTROLS VFD OF
SELECTED BLOWERS BASED ON SET POINT DO VALUE

I-1807 DELS-1801 STOPS DECANTER (74-DM-101-A) AT TOP WATER LEVEL WHILE

MOVING DOWN FROM THE ``PARK" POSITION.
I-1808 DELS-1802 STOPS DECANTER (74-DM-101-B) AT TOP WATER LEVEL WHILE
MOVING DOWN FROM THE ``PARK" POSITION.
I-1809 DELS-1803 STOPS DECANTER (74-DM-101-C) AT TOP WATER LEVEL WHILE
MOVING DOWN FROM THE ``PARK" POSITION.
I-1810 DEPS-1801 STOP DECANTER (74-DM-101-A) ON REACHING ``HIGH HIGH"
POSITION.
I-1818 DEPS-1802 STOP DECANTER (74-DM-101-A) ON REACHING ``HIGH HIGH"
POSITION.
I-1812 DEPS-1803 STOP DECANTER (74-DM-101-A) ON REACHING ``LOW" POSITION. BWL - 2 m
I-1813 DEPS-1804 STOP DECANTER (74-DM-101-B) ON REACHING ``HIGH HIGH"
POSITION.
I-1814 DEPS-1805 STOP DECANTER (74-DM-101-B) ON REACHING ``PARK" POSITION. BWL -2.5 m
I-1815 DEPS-1806 STOP DECANTER (74-DM-101-B) ON REACHING ``LOW" POSITION. BWL -2 m
I-1816 DEPS-1807 STOP DECANTER (74-DM-101-C) ON REACHING ``HIGH HIGH"
POSITION.

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I-1817 DEPS-1808 STOP DECANTER (74-DM-101-C) ON REACHING ``PARK" POSITION. 2.5m

I-1818 DEPS-1809 STOP DECANTER (74-DM-101-C) ON REACHING ``LOW" POSITION. 2m

Pre-Checks:
1. All safety showers and eye washes are operational.
2. All pumps, blowers, XVs should be in auto mode.
3. All analysers such as DO should be in line.
4. Open valves GV-11136, 11137, 11145, 11146, 1101, 1102, 1109, 1110, 1117, 1118.

Procedure for SEQUENTIAL BATCH REACTOR:

SN Activity Responsibility
1.0 SBR PRECHECK.
1.1 The first is to make certain that all mechanical, electrical and Panel/Field
control equipment is operating properly. Officer
2.0 FILLING / AERATION PHASE (FA)
2.1 The inflow in SBR comes from ACT . Info
2.2 Effluent filling get started as the Automatic gate of SBR Panel/Field
compartment (MGT-1801) get opened through discrete time Officer
sequences following predetermined cycles.
2.3 RAS pump 74-PM-105A will start. Panel
2.4 Aeration through Air blowers (74-MBA-101 A/B/C) will get started
after 15 minutes during FA phase.
2.5 Effluent filling will stop after 120 minutes and the Automatic Info
gate of SBR compartment (MGT-1801) will get closed.
RAS pump 74-PM-105A will also stop.
2.6 The selector air valves are opened at the beginning of the aeration Info
phase (any number of cycles can be chosen) for a pre-set time.
2.7 Aeration through Air blowers (74-MBA-101 A/B/C) will get Field Officer
stopped after 180 minutes from starting of FA phase .
3.0 SETTLING / DECANTING PHASE (SD)
3.1 There is no inflow to the SBR compartment currently in the Field Officer
combined phase SD. Also the blower for the aeration and the
RAS pump are stopped.
3.2 The duration of the settling period is also time controlled. When Panel/Field
the decant phase is started, the decanter (74-DM-101) is Officer
automatically moved downwards.
3.3 When the bottom water level (BWL) is reached, the decanting Info/Field
device stops. The decanting device remains in this position for a Officer

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set time (BWL hold time) and returns back to the park position.
3.4 During the decanting period surplus sludge (SAS) is drawn off. Info
The amount is determined through the last measured value of
dry solids in the reactor.
3.5 SAS-pumps provide the removal of Surplus activated Sludge. The Info/Panel
operating time is set according to the level of solids to be Officer
removed.

Record:
1. Shift In-Charge Logbook.
2. Shift Excel Log sheet.
3. Area Operator Log sheet.

Reference:
1. Refer P&ID 110804-F-74-1118
2. OPaL Operation Manual Document Number OPaL/U&O/ECTS/Manual/XXXX.

Simplified diagram for OWS system up to Equalisation tank is shown below:

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