Hmws & SB: Reactors
Hmws & SB: Reactors
REACTORS
Division Box – I
Purpose: The rising main from the Main Pumping Station will be connected to the Division Box – I
having central common compartment. The flow will be then divided into six equal parts and
distributed to Division box –II via 900mm diameter DI pipe.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The distribution boxes shall be cleaned regularly.
Check for leakage / blockage of division box – I & II.
Division Box – II
The Division Box – II will receive the flow from the Division Box – I. the flow will then be split
proportionately to four equal parts and distributed to Distribution Boxes via 450mm diameter DI
pipe line.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The distribution boxes shall be cleaned regularly.
Check for leakage / blockage of division box –II.
DISTRIBUTION BOXES
Two distribution boxes are provided in each Reactor, each of this box shall consist one central
compartment and 8 individual compartment. The distribution box will receive the flow from the
Division Box –II and distribute the UASB reactor. 180 OD HDPE pipes will be provided to convey this
flow to feed inlet boxes placed on top of UASB Reactor.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The distribution boxes shall be cleaned regularly.
Check for leakage / blockage of distribution boxes.
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UASB REACTORS
Reactors – 24 Nos
82780 Kg/Day
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PURPOSE : The basic idea is flocculent or granular sludge developed in the reactor depending on
the wastewater characteristics and operational parameters will tend to settle under gravity
when applying moderate upward velocity in the reactor. Anaerobic bacteria are developed in
the reactor and are kept in the biological reaction compartment for sufficient time. Organic
compounds present in the wastewater in the absorbed or unabsorbed from on the sludge
particles in the reactor zone during its passage through the sludge bed. Organic compounds
after getting anaerobically biodegraded converting it into methane –enriched biogas and a
small part into the new bacterial mass. Biogas consists of Methane (CH4), Carbon dioxide (CO2),
Hydrogen (H2), Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and traces of Ammonia (NH3) and Nitrogen (N2).
Methane enriched biogas having high calorific value is converted into a usable energy recourse
like heat energy, electricity etc., and mineralized excess sludge produced in UASB reactor for its
usage as manure for agricultural purpose.
A Gas liquid solid separator (GLSS) is provided below the gas collectors in order to provide an
opportunity to the sludge particles to which Biogas bubbles are attached to lose biogas and
settle back into the reaction compartment. In between two gas collectors a settling zone
provided where virtually no gas bubbles are present in the liquid. The sludge particles carried
along with wastewater flow are settled in the settling zone and slide down into the biological
reaction zone. Wastewater enters the UASB reactor from the bottom and travels through the
reactor in the upward direction. In order to ensure sufficient contact between the incoming
wastewater and the anaerobic bacterial mass present in the reactor, the wastewater is fed
uniformly all over the bottom of the reactor. Further mixing in the reaction zone is achieved by
the production of the biogas traveling in the upward direction, settling velocity of the sludge
partials and the density currents in the sludge mass.
UASB alone can not achieve desired results in terms of effluent discharge standards prescribed
for BOD and TSS hence a simple post treatment in the form of facultative type of Aerated
Lagoon is considered after UASB reactors.
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The sludge withdrawal pits are cleaned regularly. The sludge conveying pipes from reactor to sump
shall be washed daily after withdrawal of sludge.
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