Guidelines DAF 1 Recycle System Online

Present Status:
a. Four cells are in Operation and working properly DAF 1A, 1B, 2A & 2B.
b. Four cells are assumed to accommodate 90MLD, 22.5MLD each cell.
c. DAF 1A/1B is operating under the new system/controlled by the new SCADA while
DAF 2A/2B is using the existing saturator pumps, saturator tanks and is controlled by
existing SCADA.
d. New SCADA is powered thru the existing Plant UPS however, existing Plant UPS will
not provide power when there is a power interruption as its battery as of the
moment is not working properly.
Scenario:
All system in operation then one or combination of list below eventually happen
which may cause DAF 1 Recycle System to Stop
i.
A sudden fluctuation of power supply
ii.
Required water level at the pre-treated are not maintained
iii. Interruption or varying supply of compressed air
iv. DAF1 recycle/saturator pump emergency stop have been triggered
On-site personnels are requested to be stationed at new PMCC, Control Room
(MFRO), DAF 1A, DAF 1B, for the adjustments/starting of the of DAF1.
Guideline for Starting DAF 1 Recycle System
i.
Close 100% the balancing valve of Pre-treated 1
ii.
Shut-off valve of compressed air going to saturator tank
iii. Set the compressed air regulator to 3Bars (valve is still close).
iv. Check and ensure that PBFV1301 is closed on-site and on the new SCADA.
v.
Check if pump (P1301B) VFD on PMCC and on new SCADA is online.
vi. If the above are checked and verified;
vii. Run all mixers. (45Hz near inlet, 40Hz the second row)
viii. Start rotary scraper for 1A.
ix.
Make DAF 1A online on the existing SCADA (This will provide inlet flow on the
1A cell only).
x. The moment the water overflows the overflow channel, click P-1301B at the
new SCADA and hit start. Now, check onsite if P1301B motor starts.
xi.
If in any case, there is something observed that is not ok, hit the EMERGENCY
STOP.
xii.
Wait for a few minutes until level water at LIT1301 rises or increases.

CLIENT

MAYNILAD WATER SERVICES, INC. PHILIPPINES

PROJECT

Upstream Improvement Of the Existing 100MLD Putatan Water Treatment Plant

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When water at LIT1301 reaches 500mm, open the compressed air valve that
is going to the saturator (previously set at 3Bars).
When LIT1301 reaches 800, slowly increase the valve regulator to 3.5 Bars.
This increase will reduce reading of water level at PIT1301.
PID will now take over the task of putting it back to its set point 800.
If the reading at PIT1301 is again near to 800, increase by 0.5Bars and do the
same until you reach to 4Bars.
Slowly open the balancing valve of Pre-treated 1
When PIT reaches 4Bars, slowly open manual valve of the 250NB dispersion
header of DAF 1A. Carefully monitor the level of LIT1301. When LIT1301
drops up to 600, stop valve opening until it hits again the 800 level,
resume opening of the valve with the consideration of LIT1301 readings until
it is fully open.
Do the same for the 150NB dispersion header of DAF 1A.
Completing 16, 17, 18; wait for few minutes and slowly increase the
compressed air regulator by 0.5Bars up to 5Bars as have been done on 13,
14, and 15.
Closely monitor the PID and LIT1301 at the new SCADA.
Repeat the same procedure for DAF 1B starting from nos. 7 to 9 then 18 to
21.

Particular Recommendations:
1. Intake flow rate of 1A, 1B, 2A and should be equally distributed.
2. Intake flow of 90MLD should be consistent and there should be no change. This is to
achieve a good and consistent performance.
3. Mixers should always be online.
4. ACH dosing should be as timely as possible with respect to the forebay NTU reading.
5. Compressed air supply should be consistent at 4.5 to 6 Bars.

CLIENT

MAYNILAD WATER SERVICES, INC. PHILIPPINES

PROJECT

Upstream Improvement Of the Existing 100MLD Putatan Water Treatment Plant

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MAYNILAD WATER SERVICES, INC. PHILIPPINES

PROJECT

Upstream Improvement Of the Existing 100MLD Putatan Water Treatment Plant

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