KUBOTA Corporation Instruction Manual for KUBOTA Submerged Membrane Unit™ (Ew40o0)Introduction “Thanic you for selecting KUBOTA Submengad Membrane Unit ™ (SMU). This manual shows an overview of the Kubota SMU and describes in detail how to handle, install, opsrats, and maintain the SMU Please note that itis important ta read this manual carefully in ordar to use this product safely and property. Adcitionally, itis important to retain a copy of this manual for the future reference. I Markings in this Manual (Ay enge | Feicure 10 COMPLY WITH THIS INFORMATION GAN RESULT IN INJURY QR DEATH. (ARS) | eacune to comecy wih THis INFORMATION GAN RESULT IN SERIOUS EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE. (ASm808 ] | FaLURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INFORMATION GAN RESULT IN MINOR EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE.Products Defect Warranty KUBOTA's Product defect warranty is as follows: ‘The responsibility of KUBOTA to the customer under this Warranty shall be limited to tha repair ar replacement of the defective Product during the Warranty Period stated balow. Additionally, the Warranty shall not cover sffuent quality, quantity, mambrana pluaging and clogging. and corrosion af stainless steel of the Preduet, and shall only be limited to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and placad under normal service and use. 1, Definition Ths Product in the Warranty maans KUBOTA Submerged Membrane Unit (SMU) supplised by KUBOTA, 2. Warranty Period Ths Product Detect Warrenty psriod is 2 ysars from the Praduet shipment data which is evidenced by Bill of Lacing. 3. Exception Clauss (1) This Warranty does not apply to any damage or defect of the Product, which has resulted trom failure to comply with ths Product Spenificatian and ths Product Instruction Manual (2). This Warranty does not apply to any damage or detect of the Product. which has been ‘caused by impropsr repair and alteration without KUBOTA’s approval. (3). This Warranty dogs not apply to any damage or dafect of the Product, which has been intentionally or accidentally generated by a third party (A) This Warranty does not apply to any damage or detect of the Product. which has been ‘caused by accident, fire, lightning, earthquake, wind, flood and other act of gods (5) This Warranty does not apply to any damage or defect of the Product, which has resulted from abnormal influent contents (s.9. FOG. organic solvent, and inapplicable ‘chemical wasts) and extraordinary incesase in influent flow. (6) This Warranty does not apply to any damage or defect of the Product, which has been ‘caused by factors other then wastewater treatment process or devices athar than the Product +) KUBOTA is indemnified from secondary accident or disaster caused by tha Product defect or damage.Table of Conteris Introduction. enon Products Defact Warranty... een ahs a Table of Contents. Ste ae 1, Overview of KUBOTA Submerged Membrana Unit (SMU), 5 [1] Functions. a sen (2)SMU Specification. eee cone a (S]SMU Structures. Sk 8 [4] Usage Condition. ccenennnennntnnninninnnninneennnne 2. Handling Precautions... act [1] Important Precautions on SMU Shipment cece (2) SMU Shipment... se es 8 [8] Things to Be Chackad Whon Package Has Arrived once PAYSMU Storage eee [8] SMU Installation. - aneees a [8] Pecmaata Piping Connection... cnet 16 (71 Air Supply System Connection. [8] Ancillary Equipment (Gustamer's Provision) oes cod 3B. SMU Acnessories (OpHONAI) eerste BO [1] Guide Set and Lifing Ohi eee nnn 20 [2] Liling TOOL eee een BO [3] Fire Proot Sheet. 4. “Clean Water” Test and Actual Oparation 7 = 22 [1] Precautions on MBR using the Kubota SMU.. [2]"Clean Water” Test Preparation... [a]"Glean Water” Test Operation. ence cnet eneenctnee BB [4] Sludge Seeding... 7 . . vtenneeereeee BAL [6] Actual Operation. es a ee BM 8. Maintenance. een 7 . : eee ie[1]Daily Inspection. - . 7 eae : . 28 [2]Periocic Membrane Cartridoss and Ditfussr Cleaning [3] Petiodie Inspection 28 [4]Petiocie: Replacement Parts... pies : . 28 [5] Consumable Parts... : 28 [8] Removing SMU . coc . 28 6. Trouble Shosting.. sense ar1. Overview of KUBOTA Submerged Membrane Unit™ (SMU) [1] Functions: KUBOTA Submerged Memibrans Unit™ (SMU) is used for # solidliquid separation that can be used to filter high-quality water from activated sludge, The membranes serve as a physical barrisr, preventing passage of particias with diameters larger than their paras while allowing the tres passags of binlogically treated water. [2]SMU — Spacification Tabie 1-1 Spacitication for Kubota SMU Marbrane Module Weight Pg] oy Wight | asimarn| Wont [el | The maximum value shows the weight when membrane carfridges in membrane modula are completely fouled with sludge. The weight includes that of lifting tool. “2. This does not indicate a traatment capacity of membrane unit in activated sludgs. Condition: Water tamperature 20[*C], Filiration pressure 5ikPa] “2. This value should be used as the maximum valus-tor sslecting a blower. Using @ blower with larger rate will result in membrane unit damage.Fig. 1-1 Schematics of Double-Deck Submerged Membrane Unit W400[4] Usage Condition (1) Application: ‘Solid-liquid ceparation of activated sludge (2) Filtration method: Filtration with Submerged Membrans Unit (3) Diffuser Air Supply Rate: Reter to Table 1-1 "Specifications of Kubota Submerged Membrane Unit” (2) Operational Trans-Membrane Prassura(TMP) : Gantinuous 10 [kPa] or inwer Maximum Instantaneous (at peak flux) 20 [kPa] or lower (8) Chemical Pouring Pressurs for Chemical Cleaning of Mambrans Gartridge: ‘Continuous: 10 [kPa] or lower Maximum Instantanecus: 20 [kPa] or lower (8) Chamizals for Chemical Cleaning of Membrane Cartridges: Effective chlarine concentration of sodium hypochlorite: 1.0%] or less = Itis recommended that 0.5% of affective chlarins concentration of sodium hypochlorite be used for in-situ chemical cleaning. (Oxalic acid: 1.0 [2] or less (7) Water tamperature: 50 40 [*C] (©) pH: § to10 * The water temperature and pH dascribed above do not represent the operational condition of activated sludge process. > Pisase lst Kubota know if you use this product under conditions other than the conditions dascribed above. > At in-situ chemical cteaning of SMU, plaase pour the chemical into permeate lines by gravity. If you use pumps to foreibly inject the chemical into permeate lings, it will result in damages on mambrans modules and membrane cartridges.2. Handling Precautions [1] Important Precautions on SMU Shipment (1) Plan carefully a ships 19 routs to the tank where the SMU is to be installed (2) Prepare the squipmant (crane, hoist, or forklift) that will bs used to offinad the SMU shipment (9) Secure 2 temporary storage place for the SMU (4) Make sure that membrane bioreactor (MER) construction has besn complated and tha MBF has been carsfully clsaned. “Hi there is remaining water at the bottom of the tank, itis impossible to mark installation locations and install the SMU. (6) itis important for SMU not to ba exposed to weldar or grinder sparks. “Hts recommanded to usa a fire-praot shest Please contact us if diffuser case and membrane module are supplied separately in a different time, because they may not be maiched due io the design chango(s). 2ISMU Shipment As offloading tha SMU shipment, uss the prepared crane, hoist, or forklift along with spactfad lifting tools (optional parts) provided by Kubota. The recommended msthads to pack, franspart, and Ii the membrane module and the diffuser casa are desoribed as follows (1) Membrane module (2) As SMU is being shipped, the membrane module must be packed with plastic sheet and fixed to a wooden pallet individually (b) When using a forklif, insert its forks into a single wooden pallet (©) When using a lifing tool, use a specified lifting tool and attach shackles of lifting tool to the lifting lug of membrane module. (2) Diffuser case As lifting the diffuser case, use 2 specified lifting tool and attach shackles of lifting {ool to the lifting lug of diffuser-cass. Please handle SMU caretully and safely not ta damage the manifolds and diffuser as offiaading.[3] Things to Be Checked When Package Has Arrived As 2 package of the SMU is arrived, itis recommendd to check the followings: (7) Ganfim the package contains all the components and parts indicated in the packing list (2) Maks sure all the components and parts are not damaged during the shipment [E]SMU Storage Kubota SMU must be stored on a level surface. Always cover the SMU with a plastic chast during the storage. Please avoid an expcure ta Cirect sunlight, and store SMU indoors with the room temparsturs ranges between 5 and ar, ‘Spare membrane cartridges for a replacement should be stored indoors, a5 well Jiraming] Koop SMU and mombrane cartridges sway from heal or flame. PM ERRING) Novor expose SMU to wolder or grinder spares all through te construction period. J{Y ering] Never teare SMU outdoors or place where there is an exposure to direct sunlight and high temperature environment. [QestB0e | Dect wet the mombrane carfridges before woe {Seiten | De not damage the mombrane surface. His not possible tn repair damaged membrans| [5] SMU Installation ‘Check the arrangament of SMU with an equipment layout drawing for the facility, install ‘the SMU in tha following steps: Diffuser Gase Installation Pipe and Guida Pipe Head Installation (Optional) Lower Membrane Medule Installation Upper Membrane Madule Installation ‘Stabilizer Pipe Installation (Optional) Lifting Ghain installation (Optional & Gustomsr's Provision) ow eee(1) Diffuser Casa Installation (@) Install 2 diffuser case so that the upper surface (four edgas of the diffuser cass) is leveled within 5 mm deviation. When installing multiple diffuser cases, install them ‘such that upper surfaces of any and all the cass are leveled within 10mm differance (See Fig. 2-1 on Pg. 11) (b) Make sure to fix tha diffuser case to the MBR using chemical anchor sel. The: ‘chemical anchor set is to be prepared by custamar. For reference, the racommandad sizs of the anchar bolts is M16x200L (Length of insertion: 8§-130L) and the anchor hole is @18*88-130L. The tip of tha anchor bolt is to be cut at an angle of 45 dagress in order to have better mixture of the ‘chemical. These sizes depend on the size of chemical capsule, please follow an instruction of your chamical anchor capsule, Bs sure ta fix the base plats with nuts tightly and grout mortar in interspace between pedestal and base afier all the diffuser cases are leveled. (2) Pipe and Guide Pips Head Installation (Optional) It is necessary to use guide pips head (Provided by Kubota} and pips (Customer's Pravision) to remove the membrane module fram the MBR tank without lowering the MER water level in order ta pariorm a perindical SMU maintanance, The recommendad pips is made of stainless steel with the size of 32A-sch20S {642.7 18). Tha support for fixing the pipe should be prepared by customer if the length or the \wisth of the MBR tank is largar than that of Kubota’s standard (2) Ths anchor set is to be preparsd by customer. Drill anchor holes for the anchor boits on the MBA wall and mount the guids pipe head 0 that pips can be plumbed, For reference, the recommended anchor is = femals screw, with the sizs of M12. The recommended sizs of the attached bolts is M12x200L. Two (2) anchor sets are required par ane pips, that means four (4) anchor sets are required par ons unit. ib) Install two pipes, adjusted their length on site, and fix them to ciffuser case with quits pips locking bolts, (c) Then insert guids pips head to the pipes and tighten anchor bolts. © Ths guide pipe head is an aptional part. Two (2) pipes and the anchor set are to be prepared by customer, tis necessary to prepare a cutting machine 10(tao!) at the installation site in order to adjust the pige length, © Incase pipe and guide pipe head are not installed, itis necessary to attach lifing teel ta membrans module to remave it from ths MBR tank with lowering the MBR water level Danger | When removing SMU from the MBR tank, make cure the safety of workers by securing scaffolding and using natty equipment, Never step on the SMU. Fig. 21 Tolerance of sumerged membrane unit instalation u(3) Lower Membrane Madule Installation (2) Remove the plastic wrapping shest (lower membrane madula only} (0) Extreme care must be taken not to axposs membrana module ta welder or grinder sparks, (c) Attach the lifting too! to lifting lug at each comar of the membrans moduls and lift into position right above the diffuser case, Slide the membrans module onto the diffuser case along the quide pipe (Optional). (4) Uppar Membrane Module Installation (@) Domnotremave the plastic sheet for packing until clsan water operation starts. (0) Extreme care must bs taken not to expose membrane module to welder or grinder sparks. (€} Connect the lifting tol te iting lug at each corer of tha uppar membrane module and lift into position right above the lower mambrans module. Slide the upper membrane module onta the lower membrane module along the guide pipe (Optional). (5) Stabilizer Pipe Installation (Optional) tis nacessary to use stabilizer pips (Provided by Kubota) to prevent membrana module from surfacing. The stabilizer pips should be attached ta the quids pipa head. {@) Install the stabilizer pipes which ars acjusted their length on site. {®) Insiall the stabilizer pipes co that the lower part of them could caver the bolts located an top of the upper membrane maculs, (@) Fix the upper part of tha stabilizer pipes to the guide pipe head tightly. In case stabilzer pipes are not installed, fix cifusar cass and lower and upper membrane madules by bolls and nuts. These bolts and nuts should be prepared by customer. The size of these bolts is M1296. Four (4) bolis and nuts are required ‘each for fixing diffuser case to lower membrane modules and far fixing lower membrane madules to upper membrane modules. Thus, the total of sight (8) bolts are necassary to be prepared. © incase stabilizer pipss are not installed, itis necessary to ramave bolts and nuts fixing diffuser case and lower and upper membrane medules to remove athem from the MBR tani with lowering the MBR water level. ‘When removing SMU from the MBR tank, make sure the acioty of workers by securing scaffolding and using maksty ‘equipment. Never step on the SMU. (8) Lifing Chain Set Installation (Optional & Customer's Provision) Itis nececeary to use lifting chain set (Customer's Provision) fo remova the membrana maduls from tha MER tank without lowsring the MBR water level in ordsr te perform a. periodical SMU maintenance, (2) Lifting chain set is to be prepared by customer if nacessary. It should bs composed Gf four chains, and all the four chains must bs equal in length. (B) All four chains should be connected io a membrana module ai lifting lugs using shackles. (©) Lifting chain and shackiss should be properly salacted by caratully considering withstand load and corrosion rasisiance. (@) As selecting chains, plaasa rafarto the maximum weight of mambrane maduls on the assumption that membrane: cartridges in mambrans maduls are completaly fouled with sludge (sae Table 1-1 an pg. 5) (5) Depending on ths MBR tank depth and ths location of hoist instslltion, mambrans module may not bs ified all at ones. In this oasa, a mathod of lifting membrane module and applicable lifting tool or jig must be carefully considered Incase lifting chain is not installed, i is necessary to attach lifting tool ta membrane maduls to ramove it fram the MBR tank with lowering the MBR, waier level. When installing and removing SMU, make sure the safety of workers by securing scaffolding and using safety equipment. step on the SMU_ Naver expose SMU to welder or grinder sparks. Keep SMU away from heat or flame.Stolohizer P Fig. 2-2 Guide Pipe and Stabilizer Pipe Installation u[5] Parmeate Piging Connection To connect permsais piping, tallow the procedure below: @ ®) co @ Size tha main permaats header piping and install the header piping. Make sure that the header pipas are level Connect the branches of the main header to ons side of the manifold via flexible icint in order to isolate the oscillation of SMU, and attach the cap on the ather side of the manifold. Install the branches using cannsctions such as flanges so that the membrane module ean be easily ited up during maintenance. Prepare a sampling pipe so that campling of permeate is possible for each unit Install stoponck at the and of the sampling piping. As sampling. prepars a portable sampling pump in casa of suction filtration, and simply open the stopcock in case af siphon filtration. Install chemical solution pouring ports on each SMU branch or on th main permeate header. 5 mas Fig, 23 Example of Permeate Piping Connertion= Naver connect the pipe by using a hammer. 7] Air Supply Systam Cannaction Ta connsct air supply piping, fallaw the procedure below: (2) For every diffuser, thare are two connecting paints for tha air supply system, The supply conneation is dons en one sida, and the clsaring oannestion is set on the other side. The pining for cleaning should be extended so that the cleaning valve: can be installed where it is easily accassibie. (b) Connect piping using specified glue for PVC pines, (6) Because tha air supply piping and the cleaning piping fond ta vibrate intonsively. provide enough support to tha MBR tank not ta damage or wear the pipas. Before bonding, remave dust on the part af connections ate Never insert the pips with hammoring. 16Fig. 2-4 Alr Supply Piping ConnectionFigure. 2-5 Piping Configurations for Muttple Units Table 1-9 Permeate and air supniy piping size Fanmneala ag Difluser Piping Membrane Unit EN Farneata | Inlet] Difuser ] Outlet Medel Connecting . waa, | Outetsea | Sito | Cormectng | Scie (Wao) (ai) Points (Ad) | (Ac) Ewa00 ‘B7Ex2 O75 O75 $75 O75 Piping size should ba designed under usa eonditions such a& valediy, ressianoa, atc. 18[8] Ancillary Equipmant (Customer's Pravision) (1) Aeration Blower @ a (2) ‘Set the airflow rate supplisd fo a single unit within the range shown in the calurnn labels as “Diffuser Air Supply Rate’ in Table 1-1 “Specifications of Kubatz ‘Submerged Membrans Units.” Ditfusar Gleaning Valve and Figing (@) Use a full bore type ball valve or butterfly valve as a diffuser cisaning valve. (b) Try to minimize the length of diffuser cleaning header to the diffuser cleaning valve 50 that sludge will not clog up the piping system (Please avoid using U-shaped or ‘complicated piping configuration) (c) Mount the cleaning valve at the accessible position. (d) Use an actuated valve, such as motor valve capable of electrically checking the losing status of tha valve, as a cleaning valve and clean the approximately 1 to § minutes per day. fuser for Parmeate Discharge Equipment (2) When using the suction fitration to permaata treated water, tha system must have a permeate pump, pressure gauge, and magnetic tlow meter. The permeate pump is controlled automatically by variable frequency drive (VFD) system with magnetic flaw mater and VED controller. instal a pressure gauge onthe suctn side ef the parmsanz pump. The maaeurng range remuired should depand upon the posiian where the pressure gauge is stalled (b) Incase of ths siphon filtration, prsssurs gauge, flow control valve, snd magnetic flow metar should be prepared. The flow control is dane automatically with flow control valve and magnetic flaw meter. * basal a pressure gauge right before the foe contolvaire, The meamuing range required shoud ddeperd upon tha position whore tha praceura gauge ic netallo (c) Provide @ chemical solution pouring part for both upper and lower membrane modulas separataly. (¢) Usa pipes with diameter equal to or largar than that of the manifald far a size of branch pipe to permeate header pips3. SMU Accessories (Optional) [1] Guide Head Set and Litting Chain It is macessary io use guide head set (composed of guide pipe head and stabilizer pine). pipe and lifting chain to remove: the membrane module from the MBR tank without lowering the MBA water level in order to perform a periodical SMU maintenance. Guids pips head and stabilizer pipe are optional parts and prepared by KUBOTA, though pipe. liting chain and ancher bolts are necessary to bs prepared by customer. Pipes and lifting chain prepared are cut into proper length on sits before the installation. Additionally, Lifting chain required per module must be equal in length. @ Incase guide head set and Ifting chain are not installed. it is necessary to attach lifting tool to membrana moduls to remove it from the MER tanie with lowering the MBR. water level Applicable Medel Components Size(rer) Mombrans Unt ae Guide pips head |e eke GHSEW ewaon Sables pe | dee reeea0o0L Balt and nut M10 “Guide pipe head is designed to insertto the ppel 642.7303) When removing SMU from the MBR tank, make sure the: ‘of workers by securing scaffalding and using safety ‘equipment. Never step on the top: of SMU_ 2) Lifting Toot Be sure to usa spacial lifting tool to lift up the mambrang module, 7 ‘Amnicabia | Allowable max] : Membrane Unt _ | Losd ka) TGL200 EW4DO: 2500 Usa specified lifting tool (optional part) provided by Kubota in order nat io damage membrane module. 20[3] Fire Proof Sheet \Uss fire-protecting shests ta protect the SMU from welder and grinder sparks. Madel Size (mm) Applicabis Membrane Unit FPOO4 i9eo<1920 Ewa00 Never expose SMU to walder or grinder sparks. Keop SMU away from heat or flame. a“Clean Water" Test and Actual Operation [1] Precautions on MBR using ths Kubota SMU {tis important to note the following paints to etfectively use the Kubota SMU. (1) Treated water is parmeated cantinuously or intermittently with constant flaw (varying pressure or TMP), The standard intermittent operation is dene with permeate pump operating 9 min (ON) and suspending 1 min (OFF). As operating with peak flow, when TMP risss mors than 25ka, the intermittent operation is. changed so that permeate pump is operstad for 4 min (ON) and suspendad for 1 min (OFF). When TMP rises more than 30kPa, in-situ chemical cisaning should bs psrfarmed. = Rafer to [In-Situ Chemical Cleaning Mathod] on pg. 20. (2) Please design the systam such that firation stops while aeration is being suspanded oF diffuser cleaning takes place. (3) tis better not to aerate the MBR tank while filtration is suspended. When filtration is suspended, membrane sheet is puffed up and drew apart fram the membrane panel lf the membrane cartridge is aerated than, mambrane shest vibrates. If this situation lasts for 2 lang time, mambrans shast could hava bsen wom out and torn apart from ‘the membrane panel. Howaver, this precaution is not applied to the intermittent operation described in (1). (4) Please design the system such that it automatically shortens the aeration time while it operates at @ low loading, ar while the amount of incoming raw wastewater is not much. (Example: Law-loading made: Intermittent aeration [§-minute aeration and 25-minute suspension] can bs dane) (6) The SMU must bs fully submerged as it is parsed. The depth of submergence: should be more than 500 mm from the top of membrane module. (6) For double deck unit(s), itis not as easy to inspect the lower membrane module as upper membrane module. Thus, it is recommenced ta choose an operation mathod accordingly, such as applying lawer flux to the lower membrane module, so that the lower membrane module does not foul so fast. [2]"Clsan Water" Test Preparation Perform the following inspections and preparation before starting the “clean water” tat. (1) Re-check the air supply piping connaction and the permeats piping connection. (2) Re-check to see if all the SMU(s) is/are leveled (3) Make sure to clean the inside of MBR tank completely bafore it is fillad with “clean a(4) Hf the tast is operated in the MBF tank where sand and debris ars not complstely cleaned, mambrana can be fouled. (©) Put “clean water" such as tap water or underground water into the MBR tank up to the level specified for a normal operation. * Ai this fime, open the chemical pauring valves in order to allow the air trapped in membrane cartridgs to escans. (JXGeeBee] Glace the chemical pouring valves immodiaialy aftr roloasod from tha mombrano cartridges. [AXS=880° Operation using underground water with high concentration of iron, manganses, calcium, and silica may alsa caune a membrane fouling. [B] "Clean Water" Test Operation Aftertha MBA tank is filsd with “slesn water’, perform sn operation using the “clean water" according to the following procedure. (7) ‘Start the asrstion blower, and maks surs that it opsratss normally ta provids uniform aeration in the MER tank. * Foaming is a normal phenomenon, caused by the hydrophilic agant coated an the membrane cartridges (2) When using only a single blowsr to provide air fo multiple membrane units, check to ses that air supply is balanced to each uni. If air supplied fo each unit is extremely unbalanced, re-check the piping configuration (specifically re-check whsther a praper bsader piping is chosen and whether the pipes are net too small) and operational concition of aiftuser. (8) Stop zeration immadiataly after “clean water" test operation is completed, [Aerning | Please do not perfonm aeration as much as possible when filtration is suspended. Aeration without filtration for a long time may result in. damage on membrane cartridges. [i Caution | Became clean water operation may cause a membrane Fouling, awa longer-4orm operation than itis necoxaryA) Smition | After clean water test operation is completed, newer dry out the membrane cartridges. The-dried membrane becomes hydrophobic and results in a low permeability. [4] Studge Seeding (1) Direct membrane filtration of raw wastewater may cause & membrane fauling ‘Therstore, please ssed sludge info the MBR tana immsciately bafore starting ths actual opsration in ordar to treat the wastewater biologically. (2) His recommend fo use fresh activated sludge usually used for nitrification and Sanitrification prooass. The mars the sludos is seeded, the more stable the initial concition becomes. (2) Seed proper amount of activated sludgs into the MER tank so that the sludge eoncentration in the MBR tank (MLSS) will ba more than 3,000 ma/L (praferably 6,000 mg/L er more). Before seeding activated sludge into the MBR tank, make sureto remove all the debris from the sludge by passing through abar screen with Imm openings. ‘Seod sludge into the tank immedistely before the actual operation starts (wastewater flows into tie tank). the seeded sludge has pulreflactive odor, perform aeralion unl the putrefactive odor disappears (for 1 hour at the maximum), and thon start filiration_ hit [5] Actual Operation (7) In order to avoid membrans cartridge damage. supplied air amount per unit must Bs kept within the rangs of 2.8 to 4.0Nm min. (home| Ifthe MLSS concentration lowers to 2,000 mg/L or lees during the actual operation, seed additional activated sludge into the MBR tank 20 that the MLSS-will be kept at 3,000 mg/L or higher. (2) When ths parmeate flow rate beoomas stable, measure the permeate flow rate during the actual operation and additionally maasure the TMP. 24Please not io perform aeration as much as possible when filiration| is suspended. Aeration without filtration for a long fime may result in damage on membrane cartridges. (3) fusing an antifoaming agent is unavoidable due to foaming in the MBR tank, use petroleum fype antifazming agant. Do nat use silisan type antfaaming agant sinos it leads to a mambeane fouling, (Our racommendad praduct: Distoam GC-118 made by NOF Gamporation) Never put chemicals that have an artverse effect on activated sludge, such ag toxic substances and large amount. of cils, into tho-tank. ‘Avoid abrupt change in temperature, pH, and/or pressure, even if the change is within the normal operational range-specified for tsp sMu_ (4) The followings ars the indications for grasping a performance of Kubota membrana bioreactor (MBR). Control the operation within the following range. (=) MLSS: 5,000 - 15,000 [mgt] Recommended value 8,000 - 12,000 [mg'L] (b) Viseesity: 100 [mPa-sec] or less = Ourrscommsndad measuring instrument: VT-03 made by Rion Go..Ltc) (c) The Amount of Filirata: 10 [mL6 min or more far fiterability = Refer to "Filter Paper Filtration Test Method” in the next seston, (d) Dissolved Oxygen Concentration (DO value): 2 [mg/L] or mare at the top of SMU Photograph 4-1 Viscometer (e) Operational TMP: Continuous 10 [kPa] or lower Maximum Instantansous (at peak flux) 30 [kPa] or lower[Paper Filtration Test Method] ‘The paper filtration test method is used as an indicatar to detarmine the fiterabilty of activated sludge. 1 Measurement Procedturs 1. Prepare the follawing apparatus: > Ons piecs of No. 86 filter paper with 185 mm diameter made by Toyo Rashi Go., Lid. (equivalent to Type & C specified in JIS P 3801) > Two 100 mL sample battles > Two 50 mL graduated cylinders Photograph 2 > One-funnel Fiher Paper > One stop watch or clock 2. Fold a filter paper into @ cone shape as shawn in the Fig. 2-1 ‘The folded fiter paper should have 16 equal pariitions if folded properly, 3. Set the falded filter paper into a funnall 4. Set the funnel inta a graduated cylinder. 5. Collect activated sludge to be tested into another 50 mL graduated cylinder from MBA tank. 8. Pour 50 mL of the callacted activated sludge onto the filter paper in the funnel. After one Groplet drops to the cylinder, start measuring the filtration time. 7. After § minutes, remove the filar paper and funnel from the graduated cylinder. 8. Measure the amaunt of ths filtrate collected and record the value. Fig. 4-1 Fier paper titrate test method! 26Photograph 43 Filter paper filtration measurement5, Maintenance [1] Daily Inspsction (1) Confirm whether there is no SS in the effluent sample draw from each SMU. (2) Check permeability (oorrelation between TMP and flux} (3) Check whether there is no unbalanced air supply fram diffuser [2] Periodic Membrane Cartridges and Diffuser Cleaning (1) Itis important fo perfarm a periodic in-situ chemical cleaning of tha membrans cartridges at least onoe every three months. = Rafer to the detailed explanation in [In-Situ Chemical Cleaning Mathod] (Pgs. 30-31) recommended that chomical injection by pump must be avoided and it should be-done by gravity. (10kPa or lezs)_ (2) Daily diffuser cleaning by simply opening 2 cleaning valve is also necessary approximately for 1 to 5 minutes everyday. ‘= Refer to tha catailed explanation in [Diffuser Cisaning Metned] (Pg. 33). [3] Parodie Inspection It is rscommantisd to have an inspection avery theaa (3) years. [4] Periodic Replacement Parts (1) Retaining Rubber — To be replaced every three (3) years (2) Membrane Cartridge (depending upon operating conditions) To be replaced once every thres to seven (3-7) years [6] Consumatie Parts (1) Seal Rubber-— To be replaced whenever inspection is done. (Every replacement and consumable part must be replaced at ft recommended period because if you do not replace it at the proper time, damage of membrane module or membrane cartridge may 3B[6] Removing SMU (1) Each membrane module and diffuser casa can bs separted, Thus, the membrane. maduls can be lifted up by lowering the water level below the permaats manifold and remaving the stabilizer pipes. However, if ths guide set is not utilized, ths membrane module is fixed to ths ditfuser case by bolts. (2) When lifting up the diffuser case, itis necessary to ramova the anchor bolis at the battom af the MER. Be careful the membrane module swing when it is pulled out ‘of the guide pipes. iff Use the specthied lifting tool (optional parts) when removing the membrane maciule. ‘Aitach the lifting chains to the lifting tool, and lift SMU right up —— slowly and safely. ‘Carefully ft the SMU up so that the membrane manifold of ‘SMU would nat be damaged.[In-Situ Chemical Cleaning Methog] Cleaning Procedure 1. Chemical Solution Preparation Organic fouling of the membrane mioro-poras can be olsanad by using a dilute solution of bleach (sodium hypochlorite/NaCiO). Used chemical (10 to 12% sodium hypochlorite solution) should be ciiuted 20 times, and make 5 L of the dilute cleaning solution per cartridge, However. if the sludge concentration is lower than 10,000 mgiL, dilute the chemical 40 timas. If minerats (ex. Hard water, iran, aluminum, others) sxist in waste water to be treated by membranes, oxalic or citric acid might be nacessary to recover membrane perfarmancs Prepare about 6 L of 0.5 to 1.0% oxalic acid eolution par cartridge. (But ifthe membrans cartridge is polluted with Ca, NEVER use oxalic acid. Hydrochloric acid or citric acid or etc should be utilized.) 2. Aeration and Filtration Suspension Suspend the eration and filtration of SMU to bs chemically cleaned ‘Stop the operation of eration blower(s) and permeate pump(s) and close the permeate vaive(s). 3. Chemical Solution Pouring (Ths pouring port must be praviously provided} Make sure that the liquid lavel is at the normal operation Pour the chemical solution prepared ints the chemical port to avery mambrans cartridge (Pouring time should take betwoan 8 to 18 minutos.) Chaat ‘Ai the lime, itis recommended that chemical pouring by || pump should be avaided and it should be-done by gravity _ =] (10k or lass) The chemical should be poured by, for fF inatanos. adjusting the rats with valve. in order to prevent 3 pressure increase within. membrana cattidges _ Mocaovar,.. the chemical shauld bs poured intsrmittantiy in order to the trapped Especially, 2.caretul attention, should be taken as,calcium cnarhonate fouling trnm trating wastewater with a great ameuntoi Ga contented is.cleaned by acid because. carbonic acid gas will be generated and may blow put the stride Fig. $41 In-Stu Chemical Cleaning Metnod‘chemical irom the pouring port._Finally. ifthe entire 5! cartridge chemical cannot be. Poured. newer forcadiy pour it all. 4 Recovery Cleaning ‘After pouring tha chamical solution, keep the mambrana cartridges intact for 1 to 2hours. As a guide, it should take approximately 2 hours for cleaning organic substancas, and 1 hour far cleaning inorganic substances. 5. Re-starting Operation After the Recovery Cleaning First 20 minutes after restarting filtration, return the permeata to the head of the facility (usually equalization tani or anazicidenirification tank). In the case of organic cleaning, after making sure the residual chlorine conosntration in the permeate becomes law ‘enough (10 mg/L ar less), restart the normal operation. Bscause aur rscovery cleaning mathod is such that the chaminal solution flows back slowly having a ltts pressure from the permaats side to activated sludge sids, tt is effective to clean the membrana before the membrane is fully fouled, or during the period whan increase: in fitration pressure is still small since the operation started,[Chemical Handling Instructions] jerins] Please read the Matorial Safety Data Sheat (MSDS) carefully beforehand when using the following chemicals 12% Sodium Hypachlonte / NECIO 1 Storage Precautions 2) Store in a cool, darks place. Avoid an exposure to direct sunlight. b) Never mix the solution with heavy matals becausa chemical decomposition ean bs accelerated ©) Ths storage tank should be plasticized or maybe an iran container coated with corrosion resistant material Handling Precautions 2) Carefully read the handling precautions (such as MSOS) described in detail attached to the chaminal, and handle it property. b) Never mix the chemical with heavy metals or acids. Especially, never mix tha chemical with acid, since it will generate toxic chlorine gas. If the chemical is accidentally mixed ‘with acid, quicily neutralize it with a basic salution sunh 2s sodium hydroxide. ©) Always wear a mask, safety goggles, and rubber gloves when handling, @) accidental contact with human body or clothes occurs, immadiately rinse with tap water. €) accidental contact with eye by occurs, immadiaisly rinse the eye with a large amounis of tap water and seek medical attention (Oxalis Acid (Powder) f CHO Storage Precautions @) Carefully read the handling precautions (such as MSDS) described in detail attachad to the chemical, and handle it properly b) Store this chemical at a cool, dark place. Avoid an exposure to direct sunlight. ©) The storage tank containing dissolved oxalic acid must ba a container, which is plasticized or is mais of iron coated with corrosion resistant material. Handling Precautions 2) Naver mix oxalic acid with sodium hypachlorits because it will ganerate toxic chlorine gas. When the chemical is mixed with it by mistake, neutralize it with alkali solution euch 25 sodium hydroxide, b) Always waar a mask, safety goggles, and rubber glovas when handling. ©) If accidental contact with human body ar clothes occurs, immediately rinse with tap water. ©) Hf accidental contact with eye by coours, immesiiately rinse the eye with a large amounts of tap water and seek madical attention[Diffuser Cleaning Method] Cleaning procedure 4. Stopping filtration Because membranes ars not to bs scoured by air and the MLSS circulation from the bottom during the cleaning, stop ihe permeate pump/s) (or close permeate valve for siphon filtrabon) to stop mixed liquor filtration. (At this time, the aeration blawer(s) is/are stil operational.) 2 Opening Cleaning Valve Opsn the clsaning valve located above tha water surface of the MBA tank, then tha MBR mixed liquor will ba sucked into the diffusers and be vented to atmosphere through cleaning valve as cleaning inside the diffusers. Gloss the diffuser cleaning valve in 1 to Sminutes. if diffuser perfarmancs is not improved, the proosdure should be repeated. 3. Diffusers Pecfarmance Recovery ‘After the diffuser cleaning valve is closed, inspect SMU air patierns appear even and equal, and restart the permeais pumps to start the operation again. 4. For Automated Diffuser Cleaning System: a) Open the automatic valve for claaning upon stapping the permeate pump. b) Clean the diffusers for 1 to 5 minutes atisast once a day. ©) In. to 2 minutes after closing the automatic cleaning valve, operate the parmeaic pump again. * When operating the permeate pump, mabe sure thatthe automatic vahe closed ‘Vai fr Fig. 6-2 Dituser Cleaning Method Pe. 5-1 Diffuser Cleaning6. Trouble Shooting Repai lace the Aeration ra fais foreach | Damagedblowerts) | Renal & SPOH re beadamleco Malfunctioning diffuserts) | Remar the difuseris). Diflusee clogging Clean the cfiuser(s). Uneven aeration of an incivielual SMU ‘Sludge fouling on ths ‘Wash the membranes by membrane surface water. Membrane unit diffusers Uneven aration of muttipis SMU. Level the ctftucere. are nat level Operational cis FGhET | at cparational facto match than cesign fe the dig fie Tarala tor 10 mince withoot fitraton. ithe fue rata dss (Suction ftetion system) rt recover, then gary out an High ftrtion pressure or in-st chemical cleaning designed feaccannotts | Membrane eurtaosis | (provided! there is not stuoge ablained fouled cals on the surtacs of membrane) or wash membranes by water (thers is sludge cake depostion on the membrane surfacs). (Gravity fitration system) Water level of MER tank is foo high or designed flux cennat bs obtained. (Gharacteristes of the activated sludge ara bad. | Improve the sludge condition, Treat the membrane with a hydrophilic agent. Replace the mecbrane Membrane cartridges are cartridges. or membrana Perneais is turbid and | d2™magec. noth has not been properly the permeate pi ae Repair the permeate pining ‘onnaction.