AM-PRO-WWT-WWT 1.3 Screens and Screenings Handling-SEC3 Issue 1.1

THAMES WATER Asset Management
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Asset Management
Asset Standard
Section 3 of 5
Operating Standard

Wastewater Non-Infrastructure
WWT 1.3 Screens and Screens
Handling

Document Reference AM-PRO-WWT-WWT 1.3 Screens and Screenings Handling-SEC3
Version Issue 1.1
Data Owner Sarah Shipsey
Data Steward Kevin Kelleher
Technical Lead Des Monger
Document Author Tim Wheatley
Authorised by Asset Standards
Document Location AM Lotus Notes Best Practice Database on LNAPP01
Date of Issue December 2012
Reason for Issue Conversion and validation of old BOP into new Standard format
Next Review December 2012



Contents:-

3.0 Operating Standard..................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Screens and Screenings Handling Performance Measures ................................................... 3
3.2 Operator Activities ................................................................................................................... 5
3.2.1 Process Checklist SCREENS ....................................................................................... 5
3.2.2 Process Checklist SCREENINGS HANDLING - MECHANICAL UNITS ...................... 8
3.2.3 Process Checklist SCREENINGS HANDLING - MANUAL UNITS............................. 10
3.2.4 Process Checklist KEY................................................................................................ 10
3.2.5 Process Checklist Notes ................................................................................................ 11
3.3 Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Dos and Donts............................................................................................................... 14
Appendices .......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Operation............................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.1 Screen Operation and Control........................................................................................ 15
3.4.2 Quantities of Screenings ................................................................................................ 15
3.4.3 Impact on Secondary Treatment Processes.................................................................. 15
3.4.4 Odour.............................................................................................................................. 17
3.4.5 Screen Optimisation....................................................................................................... 17
3.4.6 Contingency Planning.................................................................................................... 18
3.4.7 Plant Release / Taking out of and Bringing into service ................................................ 18
Health and Safety................................................................................................................................. 20



3.0 Operating Standard

3.1 Screens and Screenings Handling Performance Measures

Performance measures provide a means to understand and characterise the screens and screenings
handling process. The data collected, along with understanding the process, can be used for
monitoring performance and problem solving.

Measure Why Frequency Method of
Collection
Screened
Sewage Flows
The peak instantaneous flow treated by a screen
should be measured and compared against its
rated capacity where possible.
Flow profiles are also considered useful to
ensure correct velocities are maintained in
screen channels to prevent grit build up and
settlement.
Flows can also be used to estimate the
screenings load to the process.
Continuous

SCADA, Onsite
documentation,
Flow Readings
Screen Inlet
and Outlet
Levels
Inlet and outlet levels provide a visual indication
of headloss across a screen. High inlet levels
may be associated with a blinded screen, high
flows or a downstream blockage. The
consequences may include unscreened
sewages bypassing to treatment, litter in sludge
liquids and cake, early discharge to storm,
onsite flooding or flooding in the network.
Continuous,
Daily or Per
Visit
SCADA and alarm
calls, Onsite Level
Readings, Process
Checklist and
Logbooks, visual
inspections.
Screenings
Carryover
Screenings carryover indicates there may be a
problem with a screen. This may be as a
consequence of screen panel damage, worn
collection bars or teeth, ineffective cleaning
systems, or lip or labyrinth seal failure.
Daily or Per
Visit
Process Checklist
and Logbook,
visual inspections.
Screen
Operational
Hours run
(where
applicable)
Screen operational hours are generally
associated with loadings on a screen. However,
high operational hours may indicate other
factors such as, an overloaded screen,
inefficient washing or worn brush cleaning
systems, loss of adequate washwater pressure,
faulty control systems, blinded screens or other
problems.
NOTE 1 SCADA, Site
Panels, visual
inspections
Screenings
Handling
Operational
Hours (where
applicable)
Screenings handling operational hours are
generally associated with loadings. High
operational hours may indicate blocked
washwater filter systems, loss of adequate
washwater pressure, worn cleaning systems,
worn brushes or other problems.
NOTE 1 SCADA, Site
Panel, visual
inspections


Measure Why Frequency Method of
Collection
Screenings
Quality
Gives an indication of performance of the screen
or screenings handling operations. Wet
screenings with a high faecal content may
indicate issues with either excessive loading and
or mechanical failure.
Daily or Per
Visit
Visual inspections
or third party
reports.
Screenings
Quantities
Quantity of screenings removed will give an
indication of high or low screenings capture by
the screens and screens handling units.
As per skip
movements
Duty of Care
Tickets

NOTE 1: Operational hours are not currently collected on a regular basis. When considered
necessary operational hours should be obtained to aid performance measurement.
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3.2 Operator Activities

3.2.1 Process Checklist SCREENS
Any of the following checks that result in faulty operation needs to be logged and reported for maintenance / repair

ABBREVIATIONS: MR =MANUALLY RAKED SCREEN DRU =DRUM OR CUP SCREEN BAR =BAR SCREEN
B&S =BAND AND STEP SCREENS DS =D SCREEN RBI =ROTATING BAR INTERCEPTOR SCREEN
ESC =ESCALATOR SCREEN ROT =ROTARY SCREEN DB =DISPOSABLE BAG SCREEN

NOTE: Where screening and screenings handling is combined in one unit the task lists for screenings handling must also be completed.
Task Task Applies To Low PE
(10-
1000)
Low-Med
(1000-5000)
Med PE
(5000-
20,000)
High PE
(20,000-
350,000)
Manned
(350,000+)
SCREEN - CHECK INLET CHANNEL LEVEL IS NORMAL ALL SCREENS OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - CHECK FOR ANY GRIT BUILD UP IN FRONT OF SCREEN ALL SCREENS OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - VISUALLY CHECK UNIT AND ITS ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FOR SECURITY
AND FREE FROM EXCESSIVE NOISE, VIBRATION OR OVERHEATING AND THERE IS NO
EXTERNAL DAMAGE, LEAKS, MISSING FIXINGS AND ALL GUARDS ARE SECURE AND IN
GOOD CONDITION. WHERE APPLICABLE ENSURE MAIN AND BRUSH DRIVES TURN AND
THAT BRUSHES ARE SPINNING.
ALL SCREENS
OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - CHECK SCREEN OPERATION AND CHECK FOR SCREENINGS CARRYOVER, LOG
EXCEPTIONS TO NORMAL OPERATION
ALL SCREENS
SCREEN - CHECK PRODUCT QUALITY AND QUANTITY
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT RBI
TYPE OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - CHECK & CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF SCREENINGS AND FAT FROM DEBRIS
DISPOSAL MECHANISM
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT RBI

Task Task Applies To Low PE Low-Med Med PE High PE Manned
(10-
1000)
(1000-5000)
(5000-
20,000)
(350,000+)
(20,000-
350,000)
SCREEN - CHECK & CLEAN ANY OBSTRUCTIONS IMPEDING THE OPERATION OF SCREEN
RAKING MECHANISM
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT DB, RBI,
B&S TYPE OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - INSPECT DEBRIS DISPOSAL MECHANISM FOR CORRECT OPERATION AND
VERIFY SCREENINGS ARE BEING REMOVED
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT DB &
RBI TYPE OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - CHECK & CLEAN SCREEN PANELS ALL SCREENS OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - CHECK & CLEAN LAUNDER CHUTES AND CHANNELS FOR ACCUMULATION OF
GRIT, SAND, RAG, FAT, ETC.
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT RBI
SCREEN - CHECK OPERATION OF WASH WATER SYSTEM FOR SCREENS
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT MR, DB,
RBI & BAR TYPE OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - WASH DOWN SCREEN ALL SCREENS T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M
SCREEN - CHECK SCREEN ELEMENTS FOR DAMAGE OR MISALIGNMENT ALL SCREENS T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M
SCREEN - BEFORE FROST SETS IN CARRY OUT CHECKS ON COLD WEATHER OPERATION
SYSTEM
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT MR & DB
TYPE OP/12M OP/12M OP/12M OP/12M OP/12M
SCREEN - CHECK AND CLEAN INSTRUMENTATION PROBES AND FLOATS (WHERE
APPLICABLE)
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT MR & DB
SCREEN - ENSURE PRESSURE OF SPRAY BAR IS CORRECT. CHECK AND CLEAN THE
INLINE FILTER FEEDING THE SPRAY BARS (WHERE APPLICABLE)
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT MR, DB,


Task Task Applies To Low PE Low-Med Med PE High PE Manned
(10-
1000)
(1000-5000)
(5000-
20,000)
(350,000+)
(20,000-
350,000)
SCREEN - CHECK AND CLEAN THE SPRAY BAR NOZZLES
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT MR, DB,
SCREEN - CHECK THE LIP, LABRYNTH OR OTHER SEALS BETWEEN THE SCREEN AND
THE CHANNEL WALL ARE MAKING AN EFFECTIVE SEAL
B&S ESC, DRU,
DS & ROT TYPES
ONLY OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - CHECK FOR RAG ROLLING OR RAG BALLS UPSTREAM OF THE SCREEN AND
REMOVE WHERE NECCESSARY
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT MR, DB,
RBI & ROT TYPE OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - CHECK FOR HAIRPINNING ON SCREEN PANELS AND REMOVE WHERE
NECESSARY
B&S & DRU
TYPES ONLY OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - CHECK (VISUAL) THE SCREENINGS REMOVAL BRUSHES FOR BLINDING AND
WEAR. CLEAN THE BRUSHES. ENSURE THE BRUSHES ARE IN CORRECT CONTACT
WITH THE SCREEN AND THAT SCREENINGS ARE BEING REMOVED
B&S, ESC, DS &
ROT TYPES
ONLY OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREEN - (COPA TYPE SAC AND TRAWL SCREENS) WHERE INSTALLED CHECK BAG
REMOVAL LIFTING APARATUS CONDITION AND OPERATION
DB TYPE ONLY
T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M
SCREEN - CHECK FOR SCREENINGS CAPTURE AND REMOVE AS NECCESSARY.
RBI TYPE ONLY
SCREEN - INSPECT GREASE POTS AND FILL THEM WHEN LEVEL IS BELOW THE
STANDARD. USE GREASE NIPPLES TO LUBRICATE REQUIRED PARTS OF SCREEN.
ALL SCREENS
EXCEPT MR & DB
TYPE OP/1W OP/1W OP/1W OP/1W OP/1W
SCREEN CLEAN AREA AROUND SCREEN
ALL SCREENS
OP/1W OP/1W OP/1W OP/1W OP/1W


3.2.2

Process Checklist SCREENINGS HANDLING - MECHANICAL UNITS
Compactors, Washpactors, LISEPs and other Screening Handling Plant
Task Low PE
(10-1000)
Low-Med
(1000-5000)
Med PE
(5000-20,000)
High PE
(20,000-
100,000)
Manned
(100,000+)
SCREENINGS HANDLING - WHERE INSTALLED CHECK OPERATION OF MACERATOR OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREENINGS HANDLING - WHERE INSTALLED CHECK AND EMPTY STONE TRAP OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK CONTROL SYSTEM AND AMPS ON PANEL FOR
NORMAL LEVELS / OPERATION OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK OPERATION OF AUTO DRAIN T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK FOR GRIT BUILD-UP IN TROUGH - HOSE OUT AS
NECESSARY T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK THAT THE WASHWATER SYSTEM IS OPERATING
CORRECTLY T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK (VISUAL) CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BRUSHES
(ENSURE TROUGH IS BEING CLEANED) IF BLINDING OCCURS REGULARLY HAVE WEAR
ON SCREW BRUSHES CHECKED. T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK SCREW CONVEYOR AND BRUSHES FOR WEAR AND
CENTRAL RUNNING. T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CLEAN AND CHECK MESH FOR BLINDING AND HAIRPINNING T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE FOR EVIDENCE OF
LEAKAGE PAST MECHANICAL SEAL (ROD-OUT GROOVE IN BEARING HOUSING - IF
SEAL IS WORN EXCESSIVE WATER WILL BE PRESENT) T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W
SCREENINGS HANDLING - REMOVE DEBRIS WHICH MAY BE OBSTRUCTING NOZZLES
(AS NECESSARY) T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W

Task Low PE Low-Med Med PE High PE Manned
(10-1000)
(1000-5000)
(5000-20,000)
(100,000+)
(20,000-
100,000)
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK FOR SIGNS OF WEAR OR DAMAGE ON IMPELLER
FACE T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M T1/1M
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK AND CLEAN THE INLINE FILTER FEEDING THE SPRAY
BARS OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK AND CLEAN THE SPRAY BAR NOZZLES OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREENINGS HANDLING - WHERE INSTALLED CHECK OPERATION OF THE TROUGH
DELUGE SYSTEM OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D
SCREENINGS HANDLING - BEFORE FROST SETS IN CARRY OUT CHECKS ON COLD
WEATHER OPERATION SYSTEM OP/12M OP/12M OP/12M OP/12M OP/12M
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CLEAN AREA AROUND SCREENINGS HANDLING UNITS AND
SKIPS OP/1W OP/1W OP/1W OP/1W OP/1W
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CHECK LEVEL OF SCREENINGS IN SKIP AND CHANGE WHEN
FULL OP/1W OP/1W/3D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/5D OP/1W/7D



3.2.3

Process Checklist SCREENINGS HANDLING - MANUAL UNITS
Disposable Bag (COPA type sac and trawl) and Manually Raked Screenings
Task Low PE
(10-1000)
Low-Med
(1000-5000)
Med PE
(1000-20,000)
High PE
(20,000-
100,000)
Manned
(100,000+)
SCREENINGS HANDLING - CLEAN AND CHECK MESH FOR BLINDING T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W
SCREENINGS HANDLING REMOVE AND SAFELY DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED
SCREENINGS AND WHERE APPLICABLE THE CONTAMINATED DISPOSABLE BAG T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W T1/1W

3.2.4 Process Checklist KEY

OP =OPERATOR
T1 =TECH 1

1W =1 TIME PER WEEK 1M =1 TIME EVERY MONTH
1W/2D =2 TIMES PER WEEK 3M =1 TIME EVERY 3 MONTHS
1W/3D =3 TIMES PER WEEK 6M =1 TIME EVERY 6 MONTHS
1W/5D =5 TIMES PER WEEK (EVERY WEEKDAY) 12M =1 TIME EVERY YEAR
1W/7D =7 TIMES PER WEEK (EVERYDAY) 48M =1 TIME EVERY 4 YEARS



3.2.5 Process Checklist Notes

What to check Action / What to check for on deviation
Frequency of
Checks
Where a task frequency is stipulated as weekly, this should be completed per visit
with a maximum frequency of one week between visits.
Cold weather
checks
Cold weather checks should be completed in the 9
th
month of the calendar year
Manually
removed
screenings
and disposable
bag screens.
Check that manually raked screenings and contaminated disposable bags (i.e.
Copasac and Copatrawl type) are removed immediately and disposed of safely to
prevent nuisance caused by odour and vermin.
For health and safety reasons associated with manual handling, disposable bags
must be removed at part capacity, normally approximately 50% for the Copa Sac
type.
Duty Cycling Checks should be made that automatic cycling (where appropriate) is operating
correctly for screens and screening handling plant. This can be indicated by
assessing hours run meters where installed on multiple units.
Isolations Checks should be made with regard to the correct operation and safety of all
isolations. Penstocks, stop-logs, gates and valves should all be exercised regularly
in accordance with the site operating manual and the required method statements
and risk assessments.
Screenings
carryover
Check downstream process units for screenings capture, pump blockages and litter
carryover. Baffles, weirs and launders often capture screenings. Primary sludge
flows are also likely to contain solids that pass the screens. An increase in
screenings observed downstream may indicate screening problems which should be
investigated.
Washwater Check the washwater supply system and also any delivery points to screens and the
screenings handling plant. Inline filters and spray bar nozzles should be checked
and cleaned to ensure washing efficiency is maintained. Regularly check washwater
pressure gauge indicators where fitted.
Skip Integrity The integrity of the final screenings disposal container or skip should be monitored
on a regular basis, It is important to ensure skips are filled correctly to reduce cost.
Skips must not be overfilled and loads must be level. Skips should not contain
water. Thames Water has a duty of care to comply with waste transfer legislation to
avoid overloading of vehicles.
Cleaning and
Wash Down
With reference to Task 360 and other tasks associated with cleaning of the screens,
screenings handling units and surrounding areas. Where hot-jet equipment is
available this should be used to aid fat and grease removal. Where a hot-jet is not
available other means such as high pressure wash water may be used.



3.3 Troubleshooting Guide
WWT 1.3 Troubleshooting Guide Screens and Screenings Handling

Symptom Possible Cause Action Risk / Consequence
Screenings
carryover
Screen mesh/panels
damaged
Removal system needs
adjusting
Screens out of service
Screen seal failure
Screen blinded and
bypass channel
operating
Inspect
mesh/panels for
damage and repair
Check screenings
removal system
Check seal between
screen and
channels
Check screen not
blinded
Screenings carry over
Consent failure
Damage to down stream
processes
Sludge contamination
Low flow through
screen

Screen Blinded
Rag balls and/or
hairpinning
No, or reduced,
washwater
Blocked in line filters on
spray bar systems
Blocked spray bar jets
Cleaning brushes
damaged or worn
Excessive loadings onto
screen
Loss of power or motor
tripped
Launder blocked or
damaged
Screenings handling
plant fault
Assist and/or standby
screen(s) not available
Build up of fat/grease on
screen mesh
Other
Screen damaged
Incorrect operation of the
screen
Blockage upstream or
downstream of screen
Flow control issues
Inspect and clear
blinding and/or
blockages
Check washwater
system, spray bars,
filters
Check brushes
Observe loadings
not excessive
Check flow control
settings
Repair screen
damage
Monitor operation
and correct
Check for
obstructions
upstream and
downstream and
clear
Hot wash/steam
clean screen

Premature flow to storm
Flooding upstream of
screen
Pollution
Illegal discharge
Not passing flow to
treatment
Screen not
Cleaning
Loss of power or motor
tripped
No, or reduced,
washwater
spray bar systems
Screenings handling
plant fault
Cleaning brushes
Monitor operation
Observe loadings
not excessive
Check washwater
system, spray bars,
filters
Check brushes
Check screenings
handling plant
Check power supply
screen
Pollution
Illegal discharge
Not passing flow to
treatment


WWT 1.3 Troubleshooting Guide Screens and Screenings Handling

Symptom Possible Cause Action Risk / Consequence
damaged or worn
Excessive loadings onto
screen
and motor faults

Screenings launder
or chute blocked
Launder deluge system
not working
Excessive screenings
load
Solids blockage
Inspect and clear
Repair
Monitor loadings
screen
Launder flooding
Pollution
Screenings back up in
system and ultimately
carry over to treatment
Contaminated
screenings
Screenings
handling plant
blocked
No, or reduced,
washwater
spray bar systems
Launder blocked or
damaged
Screenings handling
plant fault
Cleaning brushes
damaged or worn
Incorrect and intermittent
screen operation causing
surges in screenings
volume into conditioning
plant
Inspect and clear
Repair
Monitor operation
and correct
screen
Contaminated
screenings
Pollution
Illegal discharge
Failure to comply with
Duty of care
Damage and high repair
costs to plant and
equipment
Contaminated or
wet screenings
Plant inadequate
No washwater
Incorrect settings
Damaged or worn
brushes and cleaning
equipment
Inspect and clear
Repair
Monitor operation
and correct
Odours
Loss of disposal outlets
Failure to comply with
Duty of Care
Customer complaints
Vermin infestation
Screenings
handling plant
running with high
amps and possibly
excessive audible
noise

Blockage
Fault
Worn impellors,
gearboxes and motors
Inspect and clear
Repair
Monitor operation
and correct
Potential plant failure
Possible back-up to
screen and subsequent
failure.
Screenings
handling plant
experiencing
excessive brush
wear
Stones and grit in plant
Lack of routine flushing
of grit and stone traps
No provision for grit and
stone protection
Install grit trap
Develop case for
grit and stone trap
addition
Poor product
High maintenance



3.3.1 Dos and Donts

Dos Donts
Regularly check screens and screenings
handling unit operation in-line with task lists, site
operating manual and the process checklist and
logbook.
Become complacent over task list and checklist
items.
Ensure all frost stats and cold weather protection
equipment is tested prior to the winter season
Ignore the screen and conditioning plants, as
they are the primary means of protecting the
entire Sewage Treatment Process
Ensure all screens and conditioning plant are
fully operational and available prior to the winter
season and high flow conditions
Allow standby and or broken equipment to
remain out of service.
Regularly check screen cleaning mechanisms be
it brushes, rakes and/or washwater supply
Operate screen or screenings handling plant
without washwater supply, or cleaning systems.
Observe plant operation in all conditions.

Plan plant shutdowns during high flow or load
conditions
Encourage high standards of housekeeping and
cleanliness in and around screen and
conditioning plant installations

Handle screenings without correct equipment
and PPE.
Leave screenings or used disposable bags
where they can cause nuisance or attract vermin.
Inform your line manager and ask for additional
support if problems persist.
When assessing problems try to quantify the
issues. This will aid in future decision making
regarding the assets.
Ignore issues hoping they will resolve
themselves.
Encourage annual manufacturers refresher
training for all staff operating and maintaining this
type of plant and equipment. Pass on site
specific good practice to new starters and
inexperienced team members

Have visual indication adjacent to level
controllers, pressure gauges, ammeters etc, as
this will help inexperienced staff and team
members to quickly assess the normal
operational settings and operating limits for the
equipment being monitored.

Ensure you have a comprehensive inventory of
critical spares, e.g. brushes, filters, lip and
labyrinth seals etc



Appendices
3.4 Operation
The operation of Screens and screenings handling equipment must be in accordance with the design.
Effective operation will ensure the protection of downstream treatment processes, reduce
unnecessary operational cost and damage and thus reduce the whole life cost of those assets
against rag accumulation and debris. Effective operation also means discharge consent
requirements for final effluent and storm flows will be met so that flows do not contain a significant
quantity of solid matter having a size greater than 6mm in more than two dimensions.

For sites with SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) the key areas for screen and
screenings handling operation are controlled and monitored. These areas of control are normally
screen run/stop and screenings handling run/stop as based on water levels, timer, flow or other
parameter.

3.4.1 Screen Operation and Control
Some screens are called to operate by a timer. This is usually only practicable when the quantity of
screenings and incoming flow can be accurately predicted. It is not suitable therefore on works
serving a combined sewerage system.

Differential Head relies on the blinding effect of the screen when rags collect and restrict the flow
through it. A clean screen will produce very little difference in level upstream and downstream
whereas a ragged screen will produce a significant difference and possible overloading of
downstream conditioning plant.

The 3 main methods of detecting this difference are:
Floats
Ultrasonic Transducers
Probes

Electrical circuitry within the control panel compares the upstream and downstream levels and calls
for the screen to start when the difference reaches a predetermined figure.

3.4.2 Quantities of Screenings
At the National Screen Evaluation Facility (Chester Le Street) Screening Capture Ratio (SCR) is
calculated.

The best screens remove. 70 to 80% while some common makes struggle to remove 60%.

More than 20% of screenings get through, over, under or around the screen. These tend to be
finer materials that represent a low risk to downstream plant and equipment.

3.4.3 Impact on Secondary Treatment Processes
The following figure details the potential impacts of poor screening on all aspects of the wastewater
treatment process.


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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.


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.



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.



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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