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3.4.4 Odour
Screens and screenings handling operations have very high potentials for odour release. There are
many reasons including;
- screening may be one of the first points where odorous gases generated in the collection
systems can be released
- the process may receive anaerobic wastewater
- there are often areas of turbulence where odorous gases are released from the liquid phase
- decomposable matter may be removed from the flow
- odorous flows from septic tankers, storm tanks, sludge processing or filter backwashing may
all return to the screening process
Odour management at the screens and screenings handling processes is therefore very important.
At many sites screening operations will be completely contained in buildings or smaller structures and
odour removal and treatment equipment utilised to minimise the impacts.
The site Odour Management Plan should detail any maintenance measures to ensure odour
containment in line with the sites requirements. This may be audited by the local authority.
Further details of odour management are not within the scope of this asset standard.
3.4.5 Screen Optimisation
Maintaining sufficient channel velocities and distribution to the screens is critical to good performance
of screen units operating singularly and in parallel. These factors may be optimised where control
can be used to bring standby screens online to maintain channel velocities and good distribution.
Generally the screen optimisation is completed during the design phase. Routine maintenance
however must be completed to ensure the efficient operation of the screen units. Ensuring grit
deposition ahead of the screen is minimal, obstructions and debris build-up are removed, the
washwater system is operating effectively and oiling and greasing is completed will aid optimal screen
performance. In addition regular logging of hours run and maintenance completed is important.
Running of all units regularly helps reduce corrosion and build up of grit and stones in front of standby
nits.
isual checks of downstream processes (detritor inlet baffles, settling tank launders) can indicate
nings carryover from the process and that further investigation is required. The seals between
n and channel walls are a common area that must be checked for screenings passing.
nt washing and thus screenings being carried over into downstream flow is another regular
roblem resulting in screenings carryover.
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3.4.6 Contingency Planning
Screenings shock load (first flush) This can occur at any time but often occurs during the first
rain following a dry period. Quantities may be far in excess of normal and therefore may cause
problems for screens and screen handling equipment. In these circumstances contingency plans are
required to ensure all screenings are removed from the flow and processed without causing flooding
or damage to downstream processes.
In the event of a screenings shock load to a plant then performance of the screens and screenings
handling units should be closely monitored. Where necessary manual intervention may be
performed, this may include:
Removing solids build up or blockages in launders
Manually running of equipment to ensure continuous operation
Reducing load on screenings handling by diverting screenings for processing at a later stage
Where applicable regular or continuous raking of manually raked screens
Diversion of the main flow or the screenings flow to be treated at a later stage
Tankering of the areas ahead of screens and of the screenings removed
NOTES:
Any manual handling of screenings must be completed with the correct PPE and wherever possible
tools should be used for manual handling. This is because screenings can contain sharp objects
such as needles.
Guards, covers and other restrictions must not be breached until isolation has been completed and
proved.
Screen or screenings handling failure In the event of a screen or screenings handling failure a
contingency plan is required over and above any designed in standby or bypass arrangements.
Diversion of flows to spare tanks and/or tankering of flows or screenings are short term measures
which can be instigated quickly once a failure occurs. Relocation of existing units or Installation of
temporary replacement units are longer term solutions which may take considerable time to effect.
Running equipment in hand, utilising manually raked equipment or tankering wet screenings are
other contingencies which can be used on a case by case basis.
3.4.7 Plant Release / Taking out of and Bringing into service
Taking out of service - Planned
When Screen(s) are being taken out of service the Plant Release procedure needs to be followed
together with site process risk assessment and plant availability. If a Screen cannot be taken out of
service due to process risk then this needs to be highlighted in the Risk Register for potential
investment / capital delivery purposes.
The frequency for removing Screens from service must be set at a level that ensures the performance
of the Screen is maintained and inspection of the Screen can be made prior to any damage occurring.
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Taking out of service - Unplanned
The following points must be taken into account when taking a Screen out of service to maintain site
operation, maintenance and compliance.
Always protect effluent quality.
Review operation of upstream processes, i.e. screens which may be causing problems
Plan flow diversion needs i.e. Tanker, pumping station etc.
Health & Safety
Inspections required
Monitor downstream processes
Alarms that could lead to needless Call Outs, i.e. not temporarily disabled during outage.
Odour
This is not an exhaustive list and a site specific process risk assessment and method
statement must be drawn up.
Bringing into service
Check Screen(s) alarms before leaving site. Check that all Screen(s) have equal flow distribution to
ensure optimal operation.
More than one Screen on site
Ideally a clear out of the upstream channel should have been completed. Dependant on
configuration flow may be gradually or wholly diverted to the screen to ensure correct velocities and
running depths. Level sensors or probe settings should be validated. Where high level is existing in
the screen channel when the screen is to be brought online, an in hand operation mode may be
used initially until levels are reduced.
One Screen only on site
Ideally a clear out of the upstream channel should have been completed. Flow may be wholly
diverted to the screen to ensure correct velocities and running depths. Level sensors or probe
settings should be validated. Where high level is existing in the screen channel when the screen is to
be brought online, an in hand operation mode may be used initially until levels are reduced.
General
It is advisable that an inspection of the Screen and its Screen Handling system is carried out within a
few days of being put back in service.
Learning Points
Small sites with duty only processes may benefit from increased inspection and maintenance visits.
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Health and Safety
The Thames Water H&S management system has been designed to ensure effective risk control, and
a key aspect of this system is risk assessment and the safe undertaking of activities conducted by the
business.
External suppliers using this Operational Standard must utilise a H&S process that is equal to the
Thames Water approach to managing risk
Thames Water managers must identify via the completion of the SHE 1 document activities to be
undertaken and how they are to be controlled via the adoption and implementation of relevant key
procedures (HSPs) and risk assessment guidelines (RAGs).
Thames Water employees must be provided with the necessary information, resources and training to
perform these tasks, and prior to completion they must confirm that they can comply with these
procedures and guidelines. However, if an employee believes that compliance will require additional
resource, the task should be reviewed using the SHE 5 form and if necessary curtailed.
Thames Water managers must be trained in this system, and be in receipt of a controlled copy of a
H&S manual which is supported by information posted on the company portal.
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