1ai) Tender Design Technical Appraisal

1.a.
i – Tender Design Technical Appraisal

Athlone Main Drainage – Contract No. 1 –
Wastewater Treatment Plant Interim Upgrade
Table of contents
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. GROUP OVERVIEW 1

1.2. VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES 1
2. UNIT PROCESSES SELECTED TO CONSTITUTE THE OVERALL PROCESS 2
2.1. INTRODUCTION 2
2.2. LIQUID STREAM PROCESS SUMMARY 3
2.3. SCREENING REMOVAL 3
2.4. GRIT REMOVAL 3
2.5. GREASE REMOVAL 3
2.6. PHOSPHOROUS REMOVAL 4
2.7. LEACHATE ACCEPTANCE FACILITY 4
2.8. BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT 4
2.9. SECONDARY TREATMENT 4
2.10. FE WASHWATER SYSTEM 4
2.11. ODOUR CONTROL SYSTEM 4
2.12. LIQUID STREAM PROCESS CALCULATIONS 4
2.13. MASS BALANCE 9
3. OPERATIONAL RANGE (DIURNAL / SEASONAL) ANTICIPATED AND HOW IT IS MANAGED VIA

SCADA AND CONTROL SYSTEMS 11
3.1. INTRODUCTION 11
3.2. OPERATIONAL RANGE 11
3.3. SCADA AND CONTROL SYSTEM 12
4. SLUDGE TREATMENT 16
4.1. SLUDGE STREAM PROCESS SUMMARY 16

4.2. SLUDGE STREAM PROCESS CALCULATIONS 16
4.3. RAS/WAS SYSTEM 17
4.4. SLUDGE THICKENING SYSTEM 17
4.5. SLUDGE DEWATERING SYSTEM 18
4.6. SLUDGE STORAGE SYSTEM 18
4.7. SUPERNATANT RETURNS SYSTEM 18
4.8. ODOUR TREATMENT SYSTEM 18
5. ENERGY MANAGEMENT 19
5.2. ENERGY USAGE 19
5.3. ENERGY REDUCTION STRATEGY 21
5.4. ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 21
6. CHEMICAL USAGE MANAGEMENT 22
6.2. FERRIC SULPHATE FOR PHOSPHOROUS REMOVAL 22
6.3. PLC & SCADA CONTROL OF FERRIC SULPHATE DOSING SYSTEM 22
6.4. OPERATOR CONTROL OF FERRIC SULPHATE DOSING SYSTEM 23
6.5. POLYELECTROLYTE FOR SLUDGE FLOCCULATION & DEWATERING 23

6.6. PLC & SCADA CONTROL OF FERRIC SULPHATE DOSING SYSTEM 24
7. ODOUR ABATEMENT SYSTEM 25
7.2. INET WORKS ODOUR CONTROL UNIT, OCU 1 25
7.3. SLUDGE WORKS ODOUR CONTROL UNIT, OCU 2 26
7.4. SUPERNATANT SUMP ODOUR CONTROL UNIT, OCU 3 26
7.5. ODOUR CONTROL UNIT DESIGN SUMMARY 27
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. GROUP OVERVIEW
Around the globe, Veolia helps cities and industries to manage, optimize and make the most of their
resources. The company provides an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials – with a focus
on waste recovery – to promote the transition toward a circular economy.
Veolia's 179,000 employees are tasked with contributing directly to the sustainability performance of
customers in the public and private sectors, allowing them to pursue development while protecting the
environment.
To this end, the company designs and deploys specialist solutions to provide, protect and replenish
resources while increasing their efficiency from an environmental, economic and social standpoint. Such
initiatives are all part of Veolia's on-going campaign to resource the world.
1.2. VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
Veolia Water Technologies specializes in technological solutions and provides the complete range of
services required to design, build, maintain and upgrade water and wastewater treatment facilities for both
industrial clients and public authorities.
THE LEADING TECHNOLOGIES, FROM A PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST

Our portfolio of more than 350 technologies features everything from online diagnostic solutions to
evaporation and crystallization, energy-producing sludge treatment, state-of-the-art desalination, laboratory-
grade water and mobile water services.
One of our over 130 business units around the world is close to you to ensure you receive local service
adapted to your culture and market needs.
TREATING WATER AND WASTEWATER

We know how to reuse and recycle water and also extract maximum value. Our cutting-edge technologies:
 treat and reuse wastewater

 produce and recover energy
 extract raw materials
 create valuable by-products
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2. UNIT PROCESSES SELECTED TO CONSTITUTE THE OVERALL PROCESS
2.1. INTRODUCTION
Veolia have designed, built and currently operate a number of successful wastewater treatment plants,
WWTPs, with similar treatment facilities as outlined for the Athlone WWTP. The closest operate contract to
Athlone been the 55,000PE WWTP in Mullingar. Furthermore, Veolia, were the original contractor on the
existing Athlone WWTP whish was designed for 27,500 PE and built over 20 years ago.
As mentioned above, Veolia are currently operating the Mullingar WWTP and it is our intention to utilise the
operations staff in the area should our tender be successful.
Veolia have developed a number of design & construction systems based on the above projects and it is our
intention to utilise these for the Athlone WWTP upgrade should our tender be successful.
The attached sections outline in detail the proposed process design for the wastewater treatment plant in
Athlone. Veolia confirm that they are fully compliant with the Employers Requirements and have offered a
solution that maximises value for money and operational flexibility coupled with wastewater treatment
security while minimising visual impact of the upgraded plant within its surroundings. Veolia can also confirm
that there will be minimal impact on the existing WWTP during both the construction and commissioning
stages of the new WWTP. In developing this design solution, particular attention has been given to a number
of key issues, including:
 A cost effective design in terms of capital & operational costs

 A treatment system which can be easily maintained & operated
 Efficient utilisation of energy
 Compliance with the Employers Requirements for the project
The following is an outline design summary for the new 36,000 WWTP at Athlone:
 Construct new Inlet Pipes to WWTP

 Complete New Inlet Works for Screening, Grit & Grease Removal (New concrete structure
c/w M&E fit out)
 Upgrade Phosphorous Removal System (New Ferric Sulphate Storage Tanks & Dosing
Pumps)
 Construct new Inlet Pipes from Inlet Works to Aeration Tanks
 Upgrade Aeration System (New Selector Tank Mixers, Aeration Tank Blowers, Pipework,
Diffusers etc.)
 Upgrade Clarifiers (New M&E everywhere except Central Tripod & Bridge)
 New FE Washwater Storage Tank (New 36m 3 precast tank, keep existing pumps, UV unit &
Filter)
 New RAS & WAS Pumps in existing chamber
 New Cover on existing PFT
 Upgrade Sludge Dewatering System (New Centrifuge Feed Pumps, Centrifuges, Cake
Pumps, Poly Pumps, Boundary Layer Pumps, Polymer Makeup Unit)
 New Odour Control System (New forced extraction system for Inlet Works, New forced
extraction system for Sludge Works, New passive system for Supernatant Sump)
 New Supernatant Return System (New 36m3 precast tank, pumps, pipework, etc.)
 New Compressed Air System for pneumatic valves
 New Backup Generator System
 New MCC ‘s, Instrumentation, & Scada System
 New ESB Substation
 Mods to Existing Admin Building
 Mods to Existing Inlet Works Building
 Mods to Existing Sludge Works Building
 Mods to landscape after construction works
Our offer allows for the detailed process design, civil design, mechanical design, electrical design,
construction, installation, commissioning and process proving of all stipulated works.
We confirm that our offer complies with the Employers Requirements for the works. All plant, processes,
equipment, and materials that are proposed are fit for purpose and of a reputable source with references in

similar applications. Our innovative design and proposed equipment ensure compliance with all effluent
quality standards.
Provision is made for plant redundancy as automatic duty standby equipment is provided where required. In
addition, evidence is provided that the equipment and processes proposed will achieve the performance
requirements of the contract design.
The immediate sections go into further detail on the Liquid Stream Process Treatment selection to treat the
influent to a level that exceeds the standards required by the Employers Requirements. For details on the
Sludge Stream Process Treatment please refer to Section 1.a.1.4 of this document.
2.2. LIQUID STREAM PROCESS SUMMARY
The process treatment choice for the liquid stream treatment plant is summarised in Table 1 below, followed
by the liquid stream process calculations and a brief description of each type of process.
Treatment Step Process Design

Screening Removal 2mm Step Screens
Grit Removal Settlement Chamber c/w Air Lift Pumps
and Grit Classifier
Grease Removal Settlement Chamber c/w Surface Grease Scrapers
and Grease Separation Basket
Phosphorous Removal Ferric Sulphate Storage Tanks
& Dosing Pumps
Leachate Acceptance Facility Leachate Storage Tank
c/w Aerated Mixer & Transfer Pumps
Biological Treatment Selector Tanks &
Aeration Tanks c/w FBDA System
Secondary Treatment Secondary Clarifiers
FE Washwater System FE Washwater Storage c/w FE Washwater Pumps,
Filter & UV Disinfection
Odour Control System Forced Extraction & Carbon Filter
Table 1: Summary of Process Treatment Choices
2.3. SCREENING REMOVAL
We have allowed for a new concrete Inlet Works structure which will be located on the northern side of the
existing Admin Building. We will install one new 600mm dia influent pipe from the site boundary as described
in the Employers Requirements, we will divert the existing influent pipe to the new Inlet Works and we will
also allow for one new 300mm inlet spur for future connection.
The new duty/standby Inlet Screens will each pass a hydraulic flow of 842.4 m 3/hr. They will be controlled by
DOL starters and will operate when the level in the inlet chamber rises. The individual screen channels have
been sized for the future hydraulic flow of 1,200 m 3/hr. We have allowed for duty screenings transport screw,
duty screenings compactor and duty screenings shredder which will result in a screening product of
>40%DS. We have allowed for a bagging unit to help reduce odours.
2.4. GRIT REMOVAL
The new concrete Inlet Works structure will contain 2 no. Grit/Grease Chambers which will be equipped with
6 no. Air Lifts pipes for removal of settled grit. The grit will be washed and cleaned in a new Grit Classifier
before been collected in a bagging unit in a wheelie bin.
2.5. GREASE REMOVAL
The new concrete Inlet Works structure will contain 2 no. Grit/Grease Chambers which will be equipped with
2 no. surface grease scrapers. The grease scrapers will collect the grease which will flow into a collection
basket prior to discharge into a wheelie bin. We have allowed for Kiosk at the discharge point to house the
wheelie bin and basket to help reduce odour issues.

Air required for both the grit and grease removal in the Grit/Grease Chamber will be provided for by 2 no.
Duty/Standby Variable Speed Blowers.
2.6. PHOSPHOROUS REMOVAL
We have allowed for relining of the existing concrete bund. We have also allowed for 2 new 20,000L Ferric
Sulphate Storage Tanks and 3 new Ferric Sulphate Dosing Pumps each capable of pumping up to 50L/hr.
We have included for a new Steel frame which will be mounted to side of bund walls, it will have a cladded
roof to help prevent rainfall gathering in the concrete bund. The ferric Sulphate Dose point will be at the entry
to the new splitter chamber before the Selector Tank.
2.7. LEACHATE ACCEPTANCE FACILITY
We will retain the existing leachate acceptance facility.
2.8. BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT
We will retain the existing Selector Tanks & Aeration Tanks, but we have allowed for full replacement of all
M&E equipment including mixers, blowers, diffusers, pipework, instrumentation etc. We may reuse the
existing header pipe as one of the new headers as advised in employers requirements.
The new Duty/Standby Process Blowers will operate by Variable Speed Drive and have a capacity of up to
5,100 Nm3/hr, equating to an SOTR of 11,728 kg O2/day.
2.9. SECONDARY TREATMENT
We will retain the existing Secondary Clarifier Tanks, but we have allowed for full replacement of majority of
M&E equipment including diffuser drum, drop arms, bottom scrapers, top scrapers, motor, gear box, slip ring
connector, slewing ring, but excluding trip, bridge , handrail and decking.
We have allowed for 2 new fixed access platforms and necessary control modifications for parking of the
bridges.
2.10. FE WASHWATER SYSTEM

A new 36m3 FE Washwater Sump has been allowed for, this will intercept the outlet effluent pipeline just
before the outlet flume. The sump will provide for 24 hours storage of FE washwater for on-site demands.
The existing duty/standby FE Washwater pumps, inline Filter & Ultraviolet Disinfection Unit will all be
retained.
2.11. ODOUR CONTROL SYSTEM

We have allowed for a new Odour Control System, to treat the odour that will arise from the Preliminary
Treatment. Further details are given in Section 7 of this document.
2.12. LIQUID STREAM PROCESS CALCULATIONS
Influent Data
Design Load 36,000.0 PE
Loading to WwTP 2,160.0 kgBOD5/day
Maximum Average Weekly Load 125.0 %
Dry Weather Flow to WwTP 6,740.0 m³/day
Peak Daily Load to the WwTP 150.0 %
Full Flow to Treatment (Peak Flow to WwTP) 842.4 m3/hr

Effluent Discharge limit
BOD5 25.0 mg/l
Suspended Solids 35.0 mg/l

Chemical Oxygen Demand 125.0 mg/l
Ammonia (as N) 5.0 mg/l
Total Phosphorous 2.0 mg/l
pH 6-9 pH
Toxicity 5.0 TU

Import Leachate
Truck Deliveries 3.0 /wk
Volume per truck 25.0 m3
Average BOD 47.5 mg/l
Max BOD 321.3 mg/l
Average COD 565.4 mg/l
Max COD 1,052.0 mg/l
Average SS 19.1 mg/l
Max SS 124.0 mg/l
Average Ammonia 382.0 mg/l
Max Ammonia 1,235.0 mg/l
Average pH 7.6 pH
Max pH 8.4 pH

Import Sludge
Sludge Concentration 2-3 %DS
Sludge Concentration 0.5-3 %DS
Sludge Concentration 0.5-1 %DS

Screening Removal
No. of Automatic Screens 2.0
Individual Capacity 842.4 m3/hr
Screen Aperture 2.0 mm
Screen Velocity <1.0 m/s
Individual Channel Width 1,000.0 mm
Individual Channel Depth 1,450.0 mm
Note: Screen channels large enough for future capacity of
1,200m3/hr
No. of Manual Bypass Screens 1.0
Individual Capacity 1,200.0 m3/hr
Screen Aperture 10.0 mm
Screen Velocity <1.0 m/s
Individual Channel Width 1,400.0 mm
Individual Channel Depth 1,090.0 mm
No. of Screenings Transport Screw 1.0
No. of Screenings Compactor 1.0
Screenings Washing System Yes
No. of Screenings Shredder 1.0


Screenings Outlet > 40 %DS
Screenings Collection Bagging Unit
Screenings Storage Wheelie Bin
Odour Extraction (from Inlet Chamber & Screens) Yes

Grit Removal
No. of Grit/Grease Chamber 2.0
Total Capacity 1,200.0 m3/hr
Grit Particles Removal > 0.2 mm
Grit Removal by Weight 95.0 %
Grit Channel Width 1.8 m
Grit Channel Depth 1.8 m
Grit Channel Length 6.0 m
Width - Depth Ratio 1:1
Length - Width Ratio 1:3.3
Retention Time 3.2 min
Grit Collection Hopper Width 400.0 mm
Grit Collection Hopper Depth 400.0 mm
No. of Grit Lift Pipes per Channel 3.0
No. of Grit Classifier 1.0
Grit Washing System Yes
Grit Collection Bagging Unit
Grit Storage Wheelie Bin
Odour Extraction (from Grit Chamber) Yes

Grease Removal
As per Grit
No. of Grit/Grease Chamber Removal
As per Grit
Individual Capacity Removal m3/hr
As per Grit
Total Capacity Removal m3/hr
No. of Surface Grease Scrapers 2.0
Grease Scraper Length 5.0 m
Grease Scraper Width 0.5 m
No. of Scraper Blades per Surface Scraper 6.0
Grease Collection Bagging Unit
Grease Storage Wheelie Bin
Odour Extraction (from Grease Equipment Kiosk) Yes

Phosphorous Removal
P to be removed (36000PE with leachate and sludge import 2
max loads/day) 50.7 kg/day
DWF 6,740.0 m3/day
Ferric
Coagulant Sulphate
Concentration 12.6 % w/w as Fe
S.G. 1.5
Concentration 19.4 % w/v as Fe
194.0 kg/m3 as Fe
Molar Ratio 1.5
Atomic Weight Iron 55.8 g
Atomic Weight Phosphorus 31.0 g

kg Fe/kg P 2.7 kg Fe/kg P
kg Fe / day 137.2 kg Fe/day
0.7 m3/day
707.1 l / day
Ferric Sulphate Storage Tank Size 20.0 m3
Ferric Sulphate Storage Tanks No. 2.0 No.
Ferric Sulphate Storage Total Storage 40.0 m3
Ferric Sulphate Storage Dose 0.7 m3/day
Ferric Sulphate Storage 2 No. tanks 56.6 days
Ferric Sulphate Storage 1 No. tanks 28.3 days

Selector Tank
Selector Tank Width 6.1 m
Selector Tank Depth 4.6 m
Selector Tank Length 19.5 m
Selector Tank Volume 547.0 m3
No. of Tanks 2.0
Selector Tanks Total Volume 1,094.0 m3
Selector Tank Mixers 2.0

Aeration Tank
Aeration Tank Width 19.5 m
Aeration Tank Depth 4.6 m
Aeration Tank Length 37.9 m
Aeration Tank Volume 3,400.0 m3
No. of Tanks 2.0
Aeration Tanks Total Volume 6,800.0 m3
Loads to Aeration Tank Including all Imports
BOD 2,554.3 kg/day
COD 4,663.6 kg/day
TSS 3,082.7 kg/day
TKN 411.3 kg/day
Ammonia 332.1 kg/day
TP 83.3 kg/day
Ortho-P 61.7 kg/day
Design MLSS 4,400.0 mg/l
Design Sludge Age 10.0 days
Design FM Ratio 0.085
Average Sludge Production 2,987.0 kg DS / day
Aeration system FBDA
Alpha factor (load influence) 0.65
Mixed liquor TSS 4.40 g/L
Alpha 1 factor (+ TSS influence) 0.65
Beta factor 0.99
Water temperature 20.00 °C
Cs(T,1013) 9.08
Altitude 56.00 m
Atmospheric pressure 1,006.00 hPa
Diffuser submergence 4.35 m
DP (water pressure) 157.83 hPa
Cs(T,Patm+DP) 10.49 mg/L
Cs(20,Patm+DP) 10.49 mg/L
Cs(20,1013) 9.08 mg/l
O2 dissolved concentration in activated sludge 2.00 mg/L

Global Factor K 0.60
Specific Standard Oxygen Transfer Efficiency (by meter, in clean
%/m
water) 7.50
Standard Oxygen Transfer Efficiency (in clean water) 32.63 %
O2 requirements 223.55 kgO2/h
Operating cycle of the blower 60.00 min/h
Air flow rate required 3,802.92 Nm3/h
Air flow rate offered 5,100.00 Nm3/h
SOTR required 8,933.0 kg 02/day
SOTR offered 11,728.0 kg 02/day
No. of Blowers Offered 2
Blower Operation Duty / Standby
Diffusers Type Disc
Diffusers Size 0.336 m diameter
No. of Diffusers per Tank 1,800.0
No. of Diffusers Total 3,600.0
Diffuser Density ~15 %

Secondary Clarifiers
Clarifier Diameter 27.6 m
Individual Surface Area 598.3 m2
No. of Clarifiers 2.0 m2
Total Surface Area 1,196.6 m2
Peak Current Flow to Clarifier 842.4 m3/h
Allowance for returns 10.0 %
Peak flow with returns 926.6 m3/h
Peak Upward Velocity 0.77 m/h
Table 2: Liquid Stream Process Calculations

2.13. MASS BALANCE


3. OPERATIONAL RANGE (DIURNAL / SEASONAL) ANTICIPATED AND

HOW IT IS MANAGED VIA SCADA AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
3.1. INTRODUCTION
The final design for the Athlone WWTP will include the following equipment:
 Duty/Standby Screen Removal System & Duty Transfer & Compaction Equipment
 Duty/Duty Grit/Grease Removal System and Associated Equipment
 Duty/Duty Selector Tanks
 Duty/Duty Aeration Tanks c/w Duty/Standby Process Blowers
 Duty/Duty Secondary Settlement Tanks
 Duty RAS/WAS Chamber c/w Duty Standby RAS and WAS Pumps
 Duty Sludge Thickening System
 Duty/Standby Sludge Dewatering System c/w Duty/Standby Associated Equipment
As can be derived from above, there is operational flexibility with the WWTP design and how it can be
managed. In the majority of instances there is the possibility to operate the WWTP in a dual duty mode of
operation for periods of high demand or in single duty mode of operation in periods of low demand.
3.2. OPERATIONAL RANGE
3.2.1. SCREENINGS REMOVAL SYSTEM
The screening removal system consists of duty/standby Inlet Screens and duty transfer and compaction
equipment. This system is fully automatic and will cover the operating range from 0 - 842.4m 3/hr. As the
influent flowrate increases the level within the inlet screening chamber will rise and the system screening
sequence will automatically start.
It is worth noting that only the Inlet Screens will need to be replaced for the future influent flowrate of
1,200m3/hr, the transfer and compaction equipment are currently sized for the future duty.
The screenings systems is also fitted a manual bypass, if the automatic screens fail for whatever reason, the
level within the screening chamber will rise until the overflow weir to the manual bypass screen is reached.
The influent will then pass to the grit and grease chambers. Isolation Penstocks have been provided for on
the Inlet Screens.
3.2.2. GRIT/GREASE REMOVAL SYSTEM
The grit and grease removal system consists of duty/duty grit and grease removal equipment and duty
transfer and washing equipment. This system is fully automatic and will cover the operating range from 0 –
1,200m3/hr. As the influent flowrate increases/decrease as detected by the Inlet Flowmeters, the Inlet Works
Air Blowers will ramp up/down accordingly to deal with the real time flow. The frequency of the Grit Lift
system is determined by an adjustable setpoint on the HMI/Scada System. The plant manager can
increase/reduce the frequency as required. It is not envisaged that this would be a regular adjustment, but
more of a seasonal adjustment.
It is worth noting that the grit and grease removal system has been designed for the future influent flowrate of
1,200m3/hr.
Both of the grit/grease chambers can be isolated for maintenance by closing the upstream penstocks. It is
possible in periods of low demand to operate the entire Inlet Works with 1 online stream only in order to
increase energy efficiency. This is a decision that would be authorised by the Plant Manager.
3.2.3. SELECTOR TANKS
The selector tanks consist of duty/duty tanks and each tank is fitted with a duty mixer. This system is fully
automatic and will cover the operating range from 0 – 842.4m 3/hr.

Both of the selector tanks can be isolated for maintenance by closing the upstream penstocks. It is possible
in periods of low demand to operate the system with 1 online stream only in order to increase energy
efficiency. This is a decision that would be authorised by the Plant Manager.
3.2.4. AERATION TANKS
The aeration tanks consist of duty/duty tanks and each tank is fitted with a multiple disc diffusers. Oxygen is
provided for the FBDA system by duty/standby process blowers. This system is fully automatic and will cover
the operating range from 0 – 842.4m3/hr.
It is worth noting the system can only operate at the lower end of the range for a few hours, a regular
biological load is required to maintain a healthy operational aeration tank.
Both of the aeration tanks can be isolated for maintenance by closing the upstream penstocks. It is possible
in periods of low demand to operate the system with 1 online stream only in order to increase energy
efficiency. This is a decision that would be authorised by the Plant Manager.
3.2.5. SECONDARY SETTLEMENT TANKS
The secondary settlement tanks consist of duty/duty tanks and each tank is fitted with effluent, scum and
sludge removal equipment. This system is fully automatic and will cover the operating range from 0 –
842.4m3/hr.
Both of the secondary settlement tanks can be isolated for maintenance by closing the upstream valves. It is
possible in periods of low demand to operate the system with 1 online stream only in order to increase
energy efficiency. This is a decision that would be authorised by the Plant Manager.
3.2.6. RAS / WAS CHAMBER
The RAS/WAS chamber consists of duty/standby RAS pumps and duty/standby WAS pumps and the system
is fully automatic.
The RAS pumps will cover the operating range from 210 - 421m 3/hr. The RAS return rate can be selected to
operate as automatic or manual. In automatic mode, the RAS return rate will vary depending on the influent
flowrate, in manual mode the RAS return rate will be set to an adjustable constant rate as determined by the
Plant Manager.
The WAS pumps will operate at 50m3/hr. The WAS pumps will operate on a run/dwell sequence and the
period for run and dwell be will be selected by the Plant Manager and adjusted as required to maintain the
necessary MLSS levels within the online Aeration Tanks.
3.2.7. SLUDGE THICKENING SYSTEM
The sludge thickening system consists of a duty picket fence thickener and the system is fully automatic. The
PFT will cover the operating range from 0 - 25m3/hr and will operate continuously.
3.2.8. SLUDGE DEWATERING SYSTEM
The sludge dewatering system consists of duty/standby centrifuges and duty/standby associated equipment.
This system is started manually but will then operate fully automatic and will cover the operating range from 0
– 36.7m3/hr.
3.3. SCADA AND CONTROL SYSTEM
The proposed automation control system for the Athlone WWTP is based on a combination of a SCADA
(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, HMI’s & PLC’s. The visual representation of the new
works is based on a SCADA system located in the control room. The automation platform will be
distributed between the various control panels on sites. All control panels will be inter-connected over
Ethernet using fibre-optic cables.

See below automation system layout drawing.
Figure 1: Athlone WWTP – Automation System Overview

3.3.
3.3.1. NETWORKS
There are a number of networks proposed for the new installation: -
 A fibre optic network consisting of a run between control panels at inlet works, sludge area, the
main MCC and the SCADA system.
 ProfiBus networks connecting the instrumentation to the relevant PLC in that area.
 A serial connection for an alarm dial out modem from the SCADA. The associated SIM card to be
provided by the client.
 A Modbus serial connection for the existing Irish Water telemetry to connect the plant PLC.
A number of managed and un-managed Ethernet switches will be utilised around the site to facilitate the
connection of various items of plant and control panels to the control system.
3.3.2. HMIS
The plant visualisation system will consist of three HMI’s: -
 A main MCC panel HMI showing the status of the plant. Set points can also be altered by the
operator for this area.
 A sludge area MCC panel HMI showing the status of the plant. Set points can also be altered by
the operator for this area.
 An inlet works area remote control station HMI showing the status of the plant. Set points can
also be altered by the operator for this area.

There will be UPS units provided in each control panel to ensure adequate power is available during
outages to reliably record and transmit alarms to the operator. All HMI’s will show the status of the
complete works allowing the operator to have visibility from all areas.
3.3.3. PLC
The PLC control system in each control panel will consist of Schneider M340 platform with on-board or
remote IO as required. These processors will also manage communications to the instrumentation via the
ProfiBus networks.
A Modbus serial connection will be provided on the main MCC PLC to allow connection to the county
wide remote telemetry RTU to transfer information to Westmeath Co. Co.
3.3.4. SCADA
The SCADA platform is based on the Schneider Citect software. The SCADA system will consist of a
central server computer which will manage the various databases necessary for the correct operation of
complete solution. This computer will also display the graphical representation of the treatment plant,
trending, alarms and set point alteration facility.
There will also be printers provided to allow the operator to print mimic screens, reports, alarms, etc.
There will be a UPS unit provided to ensure adequate power is available during outages to reliably record
and transmit alarms to the operator.
There will also be an SMS modem attached to this computer which will be used to alert the operator, by
text message, to any pre-configured alarm which may be triggered.
Citect SCADA has full capabilities required for the following:
 Mimics for real-time display and status of all connected plant including the outstations
 Mimics for the control and setpoints for the required equipment
 Status of and setpoint control of the process
 Historical logging and trending of process values
 Daily logging of totalised flow values
 Alarm conditions – Live and Historical
 Fault diagnostics for plant equipment and communications
 Integrated Alarm call/dial out system with user configuration and escalation available
 Event logging of critical events
 Motors Run hour logging, daily and cumulative along with number of starts per day
 Plant Energy Monitoring & consumption including EPI’s and energy management
 Weekly Reports generation
 Maintenance Screens (based on run hours & time intervals)
 Fault diagnostic screens
 Automatic data archiving to external Hard Drive back up.
 Remote View Only access (local and web portal)
 Secure level based access
The SCADA system connected to the PLC network will provide the operators and managers with all the
information from the plant’s processes. It will monitor and log all relevant data, alarms and events. It will
provide all the information and control to the users to make informative assessments and decisions to
operate the processes and plant efficiently.
The PLC’s will provide all the monitoring and control of the treatment process to and from the SCADA
system. The PLC’s will control and monitor all the devices and equipment connected to it to achieve the
process functions as per the FDS once all the software and controls are tested and verified. The HMI
touch screens will provide locally the user’s will all the information and controls to operate the plant in
either automatic or hand including device/equipment controls, setpoint controls, trending and alarming.
Alarm logging, Historical Trending and Reports functions and tools will allow the operators and plant
managers to evaluate the processes and plant’s performance over time and take corrective action if
necessary. A weekly report will be generated automatically and will include the Date, Flow Totals,
Process Instrumentation readings, Levels, Alarms and run hours.
3.4.1. TRENDING
The SCADA will trend all relevant instrumentation and equipment required to monitor and analyse the
plant processes. Trends will be available real time and as historical trends. The user will have trend tools
such as scroll bars/cross hairs and zoom/scroll functions to analyse the data on the trends. Trend data
will be available for historical analysis for such time as required and thereafter is archived. Trends can
also be printed as required by the user. Trends views can be configured and saved by the operator.
Automatic analysis is provided on the trends views for Min, Max and average values.
3.4.2. ALARMING
The SCADA will display the latest alarms in an alarm banner on the SCADA screen. Separate Alarm
pages for active and historical alarms can also be viewed. Different alarm levels from major to minor are
indicated by different colours. The alarm display will indicate the date and time of its occurrence as well
as a description of the fault and its status. Alarms will also be recorded in the historical alarm log for
viewing at any time.
3.4.3. ALARM CALL OUT SYSTEM
The Citect SCADA system has an integrated ‘Alarm Pager’ system. It is directly linked to the SCADA
alarm system which will also include signals from the plant intruder and fire alarm systems. It has an easy
to use operator interface from which the users can select the required alarms for Call out and operators to
receive the alarm alerts.
The Scada system will have a GSM modem connected to its RS-232 communications port to send out the
SMS Text alerts for any selected call out alarms over the mobile phone network. Escalation of alarms can
also be configured where required.
3.4.4. ENERGY PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EPI’S
Power and Energy monitoring from the site will be reported through the Control system to the SCADA
system. Energy Performance indicators (EPI’s) will be displayed for the specified equipment and parts of
Process. The energy performance indicators shall be calculated automatically in the control system and
displayed graphically to monitor performance and required EPI’s output to weekly/monthly reports.
3.4.5. UPS
Our proposal includes for the provision of a UPS system to be fitted to the new Main Control panel in the
administration building, the new control panel in the Sludge Dewatering building and the SCADA PC. The
UPS will provide 2hr autonomy and shall make provision for all Plant condition, process, quality
monitoring and recording and telemetry during a mains power supply failure.
Our proposal does not include for a UPS on the standby generator supply for reasons explained
previously.
3.4.6. REMOTE ACCESS
The SCADA system will be configured to allow remote access from any location through a standard web
browser. On first connection a client App will be downloaded to the remote computer and any connections
made thereafter will use this App for communication. A laptop will also be supplied and configured for the
client to access the system, on-site or off-site.
3.4.7. OUTSTATIONS
The SCADA system will be configured to accept a connection to the existing pumping stations. This
connection method will be standard serial RS485 or Modbus/TCP. Communication hardware will be
assumed to already exist. A separate SCADA screen will be configured to display data from each
outstation.

4. SLUDGE TREATMENT
4.1. SLUDGE STREAM PROCESS SUMMARY
The process treatment choice for the sludge treatment plant is summarised in Table 3 below, followed by the
sludge calculations and a brief description of each type of process.
Treatment Step Process Design

RAS/WAS Pumping Submersible Centrifugal Pumping System
Sludge Thickening System Picket Fence Thickener
Sludge Dewatering System Positive Displacement Pumping Systems
and Sludge Centrifuges
Sludge Storage System Sludge Silo
Supernatant System Submersible Centrifugal Pumping System
Odour Control System Forced Extraction & Carbon Filter
Table 3: Summary of Process Treatment Choices
4.2. SLUDGE STREAM PROCESS CALCULATIONS
Inlet Data
DWF 6740 m3/day
Plant Runtime 24 hrs/day

Sludge Production 2987 kg SS/day
Including sludge imports 20909 kg SS / week
Actual Sludge to Sludge Plant 23168 kg SS / week
Including supernatant returns 3310 kg/day
414 m3/day
WAS Pump 50 m3/hr
RAS Pump 421 m3/hr

Picket Fence Thickener
PFT Solids Capture Rate 0.95
Height 3.25 m
Diameter 9.40 m
Radius 4.70 m
Surface Area 69.40 m2
Volume 225.54 m3
Solids Load per day 3309.70 kg/day
WAS Pump Flow 50.00 m3/hr
Sludge Concentration 0.80 %
8.00 kg/m3
Solids Load 400.00 kg / hr
Solids Loading Rate 5.76 kg/m2/hr
47.69 kg/m2/day
Hydraulic Loading Rate 0.72 m/hr
WAS Runtime 8.27 hrs/day
Thickened Sludge Volume 157.21 m3/day
Height allowed to Weir 1 m
Supernatant Volume 69.39 m3
Volume for Sludge Storage 156.15 m3

Days Storage 0.99 days

Centrifuge
Expected Thickened Sludge D.S. 2.0 %
20.0 kg/m3
157.2 m3/day
1100.5 m3/week
Centrifuge Operation 6.0 hrs/day
5.0 days/week
30.0 hrs/week
Centrifuge Capture Rate 0.95
Feed to Centrifuge 36.7 m3/hr
733.6 kg/hr
De-watered Sludge D.S. 20.0 %
200.0 kg / m3
De-watered Sludge 697.0 kg/hr
3.5 m3/hr
20.9 m3/day
104.5 m3/week

Sludge Holding Silo
Volume Cylinder 30.5 m3
Volume Cone 14.3 m3
Total Volume 44.8 m3
Storage in Silo 2.1 days
Table 4: Sludge Stream Process Calculations
For further details please refer to Mass Balance in Section 1.a.2.4 of this document.
4.3. RAS/WAS SYSTEM
The existing RAS/WAS Chamber will be retained but both the RAS Pumps and the WAS Pumps will be
replaced. The inlet to the RAS/WAS chamber is by modulating weir belmouths from both Secondary
Clarifiers and we have allowed for replacing both actuators on these inlets. The existing chamber will be fitted
with a new ultrasonic level sensor.
The new duty/standby RAS pumps have been sized to pump 1.5 DWF, i.e. 421 m3/hr. They will be controlled
by variable speed drives and will operate to maintain a constant level within the RAS/WAS chamber. We
have allowed for a complete new 300mm diameter delivery line to transfer the return activated sludge to the
splitter chamber before the selector tanks and aeration tanks. We have also included for new gate valves,
non-return valves and a flowmeter.
The new duty/standby WAS pumps have been sized to pump 50 m 3/hr. They will be controlled by DOL
starters and will operate on an adjustable run/dwell basis. The operator will vary the run/dwell periods
depending on the MLSS levels within the Aeration Tanks. We will retain the existing delivery pipeline but
have included for new gate valves, non-return valves and a flowmeter.
4.4. SLUDGE THICKENING SYSTEM
The existing PFT will be retained, we have allowed for a new GMS support framework and GRP cover. The
PFT will be provided with an odour extraction point. The PFT will also be fitted with a new ultrasonic level
sensor.
4.5. SLUDGE DEWATERING SYSTEM

The existing dewatering system will be sequentially stripped down and replaced with a new dewatering
system. We have allowed for the following:
 New Duty/Standby Centrifuge Feed Pumps

 New Duty/Standby Centrifuges
 New Duty/Standby Cake Pumps
 New Duty Polymer Makeup Unit
 New Duty/Standby Polymer Dosing Pumps
 New Duty/Standby Boundary Layer Dosing Pumps
The new duty/standby Centrifuge Feed Pumps have been sized to pump up to 40m 3/hr @ 2.0%DS. They will
be controlled by variable speed drives and will operate to maintain a constant adjustable flowrate to the
Centrifuge. We have allowed two new 100mm diameter delivery lines to transfer the thickened sludge from
the PFT to the Centrifuge. We have also included for new gate valves, non-return valves and a flowmeter.
The new duty/standby Centrifuges have been sized to dewater up to 735kg DS/hr, this will dewater the
weekly sludge production in 30 hours as per request in Employers Requirements. Both the scroll and bowl
motors will be controlled by variable speed drives and will operate to maintain a constant torque in the
Centrifuge. We have allowed all necessary monitoring instrumentation and slide valves to operate the
Centrifuges satisfactorily.
The new Cake Sludge Pumps have been sized to pump up to 4m3/hr @ 20%DS. They will be controlled by
variable speed drives and will operate to maintain a constant adjustable speed (Hz).
The new Polymer Makeup Unit has been sized to prepare up to 2,000L/hr @ 0.25% concentration.
The new duty/standby Polymer Dosing Pumps have been sized to pump up to 2,000L/hr @ 0.25%
concentration. They will be controlled by variable speed drives and will operate to maintain a constant
adjustable flowrate to the Centrifuge. We have allowed for a carrier water dilution system and for new suction
and delivery lines.
The new duty/standby Boundary Layer Pumps have been sized to pump up to 150L/hr @ 0.25%
concentration. They will be controlled by variable speed drives and will operate to maintain a constant
adjustable Pressure on the Pressure transducer on the Cake Sludge Delivery Line.
4.6. SLUDGE STORAGE SYSTEM
The existing Sludge Silo will be retained, it will be fitted with a new ultrasonic level sensor. The existing
Sludge Storage Silo will store up to 2 days of sludge [production. We have allowed for replacing the existing
concrete hardstanding under the sludge storage and for installing guide roller plates to prevent the concrete
from further damage and for roller bars to guide the sludge skip into position.
4.7. SUPERNATANT RETURNS SYSTEM
A new 36m3 Supernatant Sump has been allowed for, this will receive all washwater drainage from the Inlet
Works, PFT Supernatant, Centrate from the centrifuges and any Sludge Building Drainage.
The new duty/standby Supernatant pumps have been sized to pump 90 m 3/hr. They will be controlled by
DOL Starters and will operate on cut in / cut out levels within the sump as determined by a new ultrasonic
level sensor. We have allowed for a complete new 150mm diameter delivery line to transfer the supernatant
to the splitter chamber before the selector tanks and aeration tanks. We have also included for new gate
valves, non-return valves and a flowmeter.
4.8. ODOUR TREATMENT SYSTEM
We have allowed for a new Odour Control Unit to treat the odour that will arise from the Sludge Treatment.
Further details are given in Section 7 of this document.

5. ENERGY MANAGEMENT
5.1. INTRODUCTION
At contract stage, Veolia will prepare an Energy Management Plan for the site. This plan will include details
on how plant performance will be optimised and energy consumption will be reduced. An approved Energy
Management System Standard will be used to provide an effective energy management system. As a
minimum the energy management system will take into account the following:
 Reduction of overall electricity consumption and fuels

 Optimisation of plant and controls
 Use of alternative energy sources
 Efficient lighting (indoor and outdoor)
 Use of natural light
At contract stage, Veolia will prepare an Energy Efficiency Design (EED) review with the Employer’s
Representative as required under the national energy action plan. The EED will be carried out in accordance
with the Energy Efficient Design Methodology prepared by SEAI.
Veolia will give due consideration in the design of the Works to energy recovery systems to minimise energy
consumption and decrease the carbon footprint of the Works.
The proposed treatment facility for Athlone WWTP, by its nature, requires a significant amount of energy in
various forms to treat the Influent to the desired standards. Every effort has been made to minimise the
requirements on-site and to optimise the plant for energy efficiency without compromising the process. The
following Energy Balance Report is included to establish the overall extent of energy uses and consumptions
and clearly demonstrates the opportunities for energy performance improvement.
Figure 2: Impact of Project Life Cycle in Energy Saving potential and investment cost
The plant has been designed in accordance with I.S. 399 – 2014. As shown above, it is vital to concentrate
on energy savings from the design stage as this has the greatest impact on the overall life cost. Veolia is fully
committed to minimising the Whole Life Cost of the project utilising the Management System.
5.2. ENERGY USAGE
5.2.1. ATHLONE WWTP – ENERGY USAGE
Using the absorbed power requirements (as detailed in Motor List in Section 1ii Proposed Plant &
Equipment) and the estimated equipment hours run we have developed the following energy usage pie chart.

Odour Treatment Miscellaneous Primary Treatment

Primary Treatment
2% 5% 6%
Biological Treatment
Leachate Treatment
3% Secondary Treatment
Sludge Treatment FE Washwater Reuse
4% Misc Pumping
Misc Pumping Sludge Treatment
14% Biological Treatment Leachate Treatment
64% Odour Treatment
FE Washwater Reuse
2% Miscellaneous
Secondary Treatment
1%
Figure 3: Athlone WWTP Energy Usage Chart
As can be seen from the energy usage pie chart, the three biggest energy users are as follows:
 Biological Treatment
 Pumping Systems
 Primary Treatment
5.2.2. BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT
The biggest energy users in the biological treatment are the Process Blowers. Veolia have provided high
efficient blowers which are fitted with IE3 Motors. In addition, the control of the process blowers will be by
VSD to further optimise performance and energy reduction.
Veolia have allowed for smart control of the Process Blowers, the duty blower will operate on VSD which will
ultimately depend on the DO reading in the Aeration Tanks, however should the DO reading raise above a
certain cut out level, Veolia will shut down and inhibit the duty blower for a minimum adjustable period or until
the DO cut in level is reached (the longer of the two periods), this will prevent over aerating in periods of low
biological load, thus further reducing energy consumption.
5.2.3. PUMPING SYSTEMS
The biggest energy users in the pumping systems are the RAS Pumps and the Sludge Cake Pumps. Veolia
have provided high efficient pumps in both instances and both sets of pumps are fitted with IE3 Motors. In
addition, the control of these pumps will be by VSD to further optimise performance and energy reduction.
Lastly, Veolia have included for a boundary layer dosing system on the cake sludge line, this will help reduce
the operating pressure of the cake pumps and thus improve energy efficiency.
5.2.4. PRIMARY TREATMENT
The biggest energy users in the primary treatment are the Inlet Works Blowers. Veolia have provided high
efficient blowers which are fitted with IE3 Motors. In addition, the control of the Inlet Works blowers will be by
VSD to further optimise performance and energy reduction.
Veolia have allowed for smart control of the Inlet Works Blowers, the duty blower will operate on VSD which
will ultimately depend on the Influent Flowmeter, however should the flowmeter reading drop below a certain
Flow cut out level, Veolia will shut down and inhibit the duty blower for a minimum adjustable period or until

the Flow cut in level is reached (the longer of the two periods), this will prevent over aerating in periods of low
influent load.
5.3. ENERGY REDUCTION STRATEGY
Veolia have followed the following recommendations for energy reduction as part of the energy reduction
strategy.
 All Equipment will be verified on the SEAI ACA List or equivalent EU list to ensure
conformance to minimum energy performance and calibre of manufacturers. Where proposed
equipment is not on a list, supplier must be able to demonstrate compliance with relevant EU
standards outlined by SEAI in ACA criteria.
 All motors over 0.75kW will be to IEC 60034-30, IE3 rated efficiency motors. If any motors
are proposed which are not IE3 rated efficiency a full technical justification must be provided.
Motors greater than 7.5kW will not have an efficiency of less than IE3 for any reason.
 The potential for reducing static head on pumps will be considered in the Design of the
Works.
 Pumps will be a mixture of Fixed Speed and Variable Speed, as appropriate, with sequencing
in a control system to provide the most efficient operating point. VSDs will not be used as
standby for fixed speed or vice-versa. Pump energy performance will be assessed against
three operating points at High, Mid and Low Levels. All pump systems will incorporate an
intelligent pump station controller to optimize the pump operation and eliminate ragging or
blocking.
 Where possible, elements of the Works will be designed to allow for plant to be run at higher
throughput at night-time, while the plant is operating at loads below the full design load, to
take advantage of lower energy costs.
 Aeration equipment will be tested using clean water, aeration tests will demonstrate efficiency
is in line with guarantees.
 Air blowers will be Variable speed drive or fixed speed/VSD combination with sequencer to
get optimum operating combination. Alternatively centrifugal blowers controlled with damper
controls will be considered and the most energy efficient system selected. The proposed
energy system will be proven separately to the Employer's Representative, before release of
the Commissioning Certificate, for operational control and efficiency.
 Blowers will have cold air ducted in from outside and from a clean air source.
 Air blowers and the aeration system will be designed to minimise pressure losses
 The design of buildings will maximise the use of natural light. Safe access to clean skylights
without using a cherry picker will be provided. The design of buildings will ensure the location
of lights is such that bulbs can be easily changed.
 Lighting will meet lux levels set out in IS EN 12464-1 & 2 and will be designed to be switched
off as much as possible. High efficiency fittings will be used in compliance with SEAI triple
EEE - patina or equivalent supplier. Lux and PIR sensor fittings will be linked through a digital
addressable lighting interface or smart control system. Heat Recovery to site facilities to be
provided for buildings, and for preheating of air extracted to odour control units.
 Forced odour control will be used only where necessary to comply with odour limits. Positive
Suction type ventilation to be used and fan-speeds to be sized to match duty. Heating of air
prior to activated carbon to be supplied using hot water from heat recovery.
 Power factor correction equipment will monitor the load to ensure it is maintaining the lagging
factor between 0.95 and 1.0 at all times irrespective of load.
 Monitoring of the energy usage of the plant will be provided by the use of energy
performance indicators (EPIs) and energy monitoring of particular elements of the plant. An
energy monitoring system will be built into the SCADA facility to log run hours from different
(major) equipment and to allow comparison with the expected run hours.
5.4. ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Veolia have included in our Scada System for the provision of Energy Performance Indicators (EPI's) and all
major energy users will be independently recorded on the Scada system. Typical EPI’s will be as per the
following:
 kWh/kg BOD per day (an adjustable setpoint will be provided for BOD loading)
 kWh/m3 air flow per day
 kWh/m3 inflow to aeration tank
 cost/day (an adjustable setpoint will be provided for cost per kWh)

The Energy Performance Indicators will be calculated automatically.
6. CHEMICAL USAGE MANAGEMENT
6.1. INTRODUCTION
In Athlone WWTP there are two main chemicals required as part of the process and they are as follows:
 Ferric Sulphate for Phosphorous Removal

 Polyelectrolyte for Sludge Flocculation & Dewatering
6.2. FERRIC SULPHATE FOR PHOSPHOROUS REMOVAL
In order to achieve the effluent discharge limit for Total Phosphorous of 2mg/l, a chemical phosphate removal
plant is required to supplement the biological phosphate removal.
This is done by dosing ferric sulphate into the process at the inlet to the Selector Tanks. The ferric plant
consists of 1 no. concrete bund, 2 no. 20m3 Ferric Sulphate Storage Tanks, 3 no. Ferric Sulphate Dosing
Pumps which operate in a duty/assist/standby configuration, an influent phosphate analyser and an
emergency eyewash and shower unit. The pumps will be installed in a weatherproof container provided with
suitable access.
6.2.1. FERRIC SULPHATE STORAGE TANKS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
Veolia will replace the existing storage tanks with 2 no. new ferric sulphate bulk storage tanks, each with a
capacity of 20m3. Veolia will retain the existing concrete bund and carry out all repair work as necessary
which includes remedial works to the existing concrete and relining the inside of the concrete bund with
waterproof material.
Each Bulk Tank will be fitted with a. 50mm dia flanged fitting connection, a 50mm dia. recirculation
connection, a 50mm dia. flanged outlet connection, a 100mm dia. flanged overflow connection, a 50mm dia.
flanged scour connection and a 150mm dia. vent pipe. Each tank will also be fitted with a 600mm dia. access
man-way. Each tank will have a pulley and float level gauge system and contents gauge in addition to an
ultrasonic level sensor.
6.2.2. FERRIC SULPHATE METERING PUMPS
Veolia will provide three ferric sulphate metering pumps, two of which will act as duty, with a 50% standby
capacity. This arrangement will allow for accurate dosing of chemicals at low plant throughput rates, or in
situations where the flow is restricted to a single stream of treatment.
The pumps will be of the positive displacement mechanical diaphragm type and capable for dosing range 0-
50 l/hr into an open or submerged discharge. The pumps will be controlled in proportion to the plant inlet flow
rate, by means of varying speed of the A.C. motors, with variable speed drive units which will be mounted in
the main control panel.
The maximum dosing rate will be determined by laboratory flocculation tests and the stroke setting required
will be automatically set in accordance with the phosphorus value measured on the inflow phosphate
analyser. This value will be transmitted to the programmable controller which in turn will control both the
running speed of the metering pumps as well as their stroke length.
6.2.3. SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Veolia have allowed for insulating and heat tracing of a new safety shower and eyewash unit which will be
located beside the concrete bund.
6.3. PLC & SCADA CONTROL OF FERRIC SULPHATE DOSING SYSTEM

6.3.1. NORMAL OPERATION OF PHOSPHOROUS REMOVAL EQUIPMENT

 Dosing pumps will be automatically selected as online / offline, depending on how many
biological streams are on line, they will generally operate in a duty/duty/standby mode of
operation, with each been selected for duty and standby on an adjustable time setpoint.
 Dosing mode can be set on a flow proportional or a fixed rate basis. Dosing mode will be
selected by the operator.
 Flow proportional dosing: dose rate will be calculated automatically and it will be proportional
to both the flow to full treatment and the level indicated on the phosphate analyser. The
maximum dosing rate will be determined by the phosphorus value measured on the influent
phosphate analyser.
 Fixed rate dosing: Ferric will be dosed into the flow at a pre-set continuous rate. Dose rate
will be operator adjustable via HMI /SCADA.
 Ultrasonic level sensors monitor liquid level in the ferric sulphate storage tanks.
 Phosphate analyser monitors phosphate in the influent.
 The PLC & Scada system will record daily usage of Ferric Sulphate as determined by
Ultrasonic level sensors in the ferric sulphate storage tanks.
 KPI’s will be setup at contract stage in order to determine operating efficiency of system,
typical KPI’s will be L of Ferric Sulphate per m 3 of Influent and L of Ferric Sulphate per kg of
Influent phosphate.
6.3.2. ABNORMAL OPERATION OF PHOSPHOROUS REMOVAL EQUIPMENT
 If the duty dosing pump fails, the standby unit is started automatically and an alarm is raised.
 If the level in either ferric tank reaches a pre-set low level, an “Order Ferric” alarm is raised.
 If the level in either ferric tank reaches a pre-set low low level a “Low Low” alarm is raised
and its actuated selection valve is closed and the selection valve on the remaining tank is
opened.
 If chemical is detected in the concrete bund by the bund level switch, the dosing pumps are
inhibited and the actuated selection valves are closed and a Ferric Leak alarm is raised.
 The PLC & Scada will automatically calculate the draw down rate of both bulk tanks and if the
draw down rate is greater than 20mm/hr on either tank an alarm will be raised. (Note: 2 x duty
pumps @ Max 50l/hr = 100L/hr. 100L/hr will drop a 2.9m diameter tank by 15mm in 1 hour).
6.4. OPERATOR CONTROL OF FERRIC SULPHATE DOSING SYSTEM
Regardless of whether the Ferric Dosing System is operated in Flow Proportional Dosing mode or Fixed Rate
Dosing mode, the operator will organise regular analysis of phosphorous in the effluent. The plant manager
and operator will then modify and tweak their dosing rates accordingly to ensure compliance with the
discharge limit at all times.
The operator will also ensure that the all associated equipment is operating sufficiently.
6.5. POLYELECTROLYTE FOR SLUDGE FLOCCULATION & DEWATERING
In order to achieve the cake sludge discharge limit of 20% DS, a sludge dewatering system and a
polyelectrolyte dosing system is required.
The sludge dewatering system and polyelectrolyte dosing system consists of 2 no. centrifuge feed pumps, 2
no. centrifuges, 2 no. cake pumps, 1 no. polymer makeup unit, 2 no. polymer dosing pumps and 2 no.
boundary layer dosing pumps. All equipment is installed in the existing Sludge Building.
6.5.1. POLYELECTROLYTE MAKEUP TANK AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
Veolia will replace the existing polymer makeup system with a new dry powder makeup system, the
Polymaster KPA1900. This is a fully automatic 3 chamber flow through type system with mixing in first
chamber, mixing/ageing in second chamber and further ageing in third chamber. The system is provided with
a ground level hopper for 25kg bags and a Vacuum Lift complete with lance and 4 meters of tubing. The
design characteristics are as follows:
 Solution Dosing Capacity: Max 2,000 L/hr

 Polymer Concentration Range: 0.1 – 0.5%

6.5.2. POLYELECTROLYTE METERING PUMPS
Veolia will provide two polymer dosing pumps which will operate in a duty/standby configuration. The pumps
will be of the positive displacement type and capable for dosing range 500 - 2,000 L/hr. The pumps will be
controlled by VSD’s and the dose rate will be selected by the operator. The maximum dosing rate will be
determined by on site and laboratory dry solid tests on the cake sludge.
Veolia will also provide two boundary layer dosing pumps which will operate in a duty/standby configuration.
The pumps will be of the positive displacement type and capable for dosing range 50 - 150 L/hr. The pumps
will be controlled by VSD’s and the dose rate will be automatically controlled by the PLC. The maximum
dosing rate will be determined by the pressure transducer on the cake sludge pipeline. These pumps will help
reduce the operating pressure on the cake pumps and thus improve the overall efficiency of the dewatering
plant.
6.5.3. SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Veolia have allowed for a new safety shower and eyewash unit which will be located beside the concrete
bund.
6.6. PLC & SCADA CONTROL OF FERRIC SULPHATE DOSING SYSTEM

6.6.1. NORMAL OPERATION OF POLYELECTROLYTE DOSING EQUIPMENT
 The polymer makeup unit is controlled by its own local Control Panel, LCP. When the
polymer storage compartment runs low, the inlet solenoid valve and the dry powder feed
screw will operate for a period until the compartment reaches its cut out level. All alarms from
the polymer makeup unit will be relayed back to the main PLC & Scada System. The operator
will manually add pry polymer with the vacuum lance from ground hopper to the day hopper
on the makeup unit.
 Polymer Dosing pumps will operate in a duty/duty/standby mode of operation, with each been
selected for duty and standby on an adjustable time setpoint.
 Polymer Dosing rate will be on an adjustable fixed rate basis. The dosing pump will operate
when the centrifuge is in operation.
 Boundary Layer Dosing pumps will operate in a duty/duty/standby mode of operation, with
each been selected for duty and standby on an adjustable time setpoint.
 Boundary Layer Dosing rate will be on an variable rate basis. The dosing pump will
increase/decrease depending on the pressure reading on pressure transducer on the cake
sludge line.
 Flowmeters on the polymer dose line will record all polymer usage.
 The PLC & Scada system will record daily usage of Polymer as determined by the polymer
flowmeter.
 KPI’s will be setup at contract stage in order to determine operating efficiency of system,
typical KPI’s will be L of Polymer per m 3 of Centrifuge Feed and L of Polymer per kg of kg of
Dry Solids.
6.6.2. ABNORMAL OPERATION OF POLYELECTROLYTE DOSING EQUIPMENT
 If any duty dosing pump fails, the standby unit is started automatically and an alarm is raised.
 An alarm will be raised on failure of any pump.
 The polymer dosing pumps and the boundary layer pumps, are each fitted with stator over-
temperature (Dry run) and discharge pipe overpressure protection as per the table below.
The operation of any of these devices will trip the associated pump and raise an alarm.

7. ODOUR ABATEMENT SYSTEM
7.1. INTRODUCTION
As part of our detailed design, Veolia have included for three dedicated Odour Control Units. These units are
shown on our GA drawings and will treat odours generated at the following locations:
 Inlet Works Screening, Grit & Grease Removal Equipment

 Sludge Dewatering Building & PFT
 Supernatant Sump
Veolia will carry out an odour modelling exercise for the WWTP should our tender be successful. The odour
model will demonstrate that no odour nuisance will be caused throughout the WWTP. In addition the odour
model will demonstrate the achievement of the specified boundary odour levels for the WWTP site. The
wastewater treatment will operate such that it will comply with an odour concentration limit of 3 ou/m³ on a 98
percentile basis of hourly averages at the site boundary.
Veolia will also ensure that operator exposure to odour does not exceed legislative limits. In particular, values
for H2S and ammonia will comply with the following:
Parameter 8 hour Reference Period 15 min Reference Period

Hydrogen Sulphide (ml/m³) 10 15
Ammonia (ml/m³) 25 35
Table 5: Operator Odour Exposure Limits
7.2. INET WORKS ODOUR CONTROL UNIT, OCU 1
To prevent the potential build-up of gases at the new Inlet Works area and to avoid odours coming from the
process, a dedicated Odour Control Unit, OCU 1 has been provided. The Inlet Works Odour Control Unit will
extract odours from the following locations:
 Inlet Screening Chamber x 1

 Inlet Screens x 2
 Screenings Compactor x 1
 Grit Grease Chamber x 2
 Grit Classifier x 1
 Grease Trap Kiosk x 1
The dedicated Odour Control Unit consists of Duty/Standby Extraction Fans and a dedicated Carbon Filter.
The Extraction Fans will force ~550 m 3/hr from the Inlet Works through a 0.94m diameter x 1.75m high
Carbon Filter which will have ~800mm of Activated Carbon. See section 7.5 for Design Summary details. The
Carbon Filter has the following design characteristics:
 0.22 m/s Velocity

 3.5 s Contact Time
 3.8 Years Estimated Media Life
The Carbon Filter will contain 200kg of EE-AC 4 KOH MAX carbon and 100kg of EE-AC4 carbon. EE-AC4
KOH MAX is a high activity extruded activated carbon manufactured from steam activation from selected
grades of anthracite coal. EE-AC4 KOH MAX is chemically impregnated specifically for use in the control of
hydrogen sulphide and mercaptans (up to 26% w/w take-up). The carefully controlled addition of the highly
reactive chemical reagent ensures the efficient removal and retention of the pollutants, whilst preserving an
excellent physical adsorption capacity. EE-AC4 is a general activated carbon
We have allowed for direct driven fans, i.e. no requirement for belts or chains, we also have included for an
air flowmeter in the intake ductwork to confirm operation of fans. Lastly we have included for a liquid column
manometer for differential pressure measurement across the media (pressure indicator only).

7.3. SLUDGE WORKS ODOUR CONTROL UNIT, OCU 2
To prevent the potential build-up of gases it the Sludge Works area and to avoid odours coming from the
process, a dedicated Odour Control Unit, OCU 2 has been provided. The Sludge Works Odour Control Unit
will extract odours from the following locations:
 Centrifuge x 2
 Sludge Building x 1 (3 Extraction Points)
 PFT x 1
The dedicated Odour Control Unit consists of Duty/Standby Extraction Fans and a dedicated Carbon Filter.
The Extraction Fans will force ~2,000 m 3/hr from the Inlet Works through a 1.9m diameter x 1.9m high
Carbon Filter which will have ~800mm of Activated Carbon. See section 7.5 for Design Summary details. The
Carbon Filter has the following design characteristics:

The Carbon Filter will contain 900kg of EE-AC 4 KOH MAX carbon and 400kg of EE-AC4 carbon. EE-AC4
KOH MAX is a high activity extruded activated carbon manufactured from steam activation from selected
grades of anthracite coal. EE-AC4 KOH MAX is chemically impregnated specifically for use in the control of
hydrogen sulphide and mercaptans (up to 26% w/w take-up). The carefully controlled addition of the highly
reactive chemical reagent ensures the efficient removal and retention of the pollutants, whilst preserving an
excellent physical adsorption capacity. EE-AC4 is a general activated carbon
We have allowed for direct driven fans, i.e. no requirement for belts or chains, we also have included for an
air flowmeter in the intake ductwork to confirm operation of fans. We have included for a liquid column
manometer for differential pressure measurement across the media (pressure indicator only). Lastly we have
also included for a permanent Gas Detection System for the Sludge Building.
7.4. SUPERNATANT SUMP ODOUR CONTROL UNIT, OCU 3
The most economical advantageous location for the Supernatant Sump was at the end of the Aeration
Tanks. This meant that it was not near either the Inlet Works OCu1 ot the Sludge Works OCU2, and thus we
to prevent the potential build-up of gases it the supernatant sump and to avoid odours coming from the
process, a dedicated passive Odour Control Unit, OCU 2 has been provided.
The dedicated Odour Control Unit consists of a dedicated Carbon Filter. The passive unit will allow ~75
m3/hr through a 0.315m diameter x 0.6m high Carbon Filter which will have ~200mm of Activated Carbon.
See section 7.5 for Design Summary details. The Carbon Filter has the following design characteristics:

The Carbon Filter will contain 6kg of EE-AC 4 KOH MAX carbon and 2kg of EE-AC4 carbon. EE-AC4 KOH
MAX is a high activity extruded activated carbon manufactured from steam activation from selected grades of
anthracite coal. EE-AC4 KOH MAX is chemically impregnated specifically for use in the control of hydrogen
sulphide and mercaptans (up to 26% w/w take-up). The carefully controlled addition of the highly reactive
chemical reagent ensures the efficient removal and retention of the pollutants, whilst preserving an excellent
physical adsorption capacity. EE-AC4 is a general activated carbon.

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7.5. ODOUR CONTROL UNIT DESIGN SUMMARY
Athlone WWTP Odour Control Unit Design Summary
Extraction Diameter
Liquid Surface Area
Air Changes / Hour
Extraction Velocity
Minimum Flowrate
Extraction Points
Odour Emission
Design Flowrate
Extract Depth
Total Flowrate
Flowrate per
Extraction
Quantity
Volume
Notes
Rates
Area
Item
No m3/h No No m3/h m3/h OU/m2/

2 3 3
m m m . r m /hr . . r m m/s r s
OCU 1 Inlet Works Forced Extraction Odour Control Unit Design Summary
1 Inlet Works - Inlet Channel & Inlet Screens 34 1.2 40.8 5 204 200.0 1 3 66.7 0.10 2.36 200 200
2 Inlet Works - Grit Channel 32.4 1.2 38.88 5 194 200.0 1 2 100.0 0.10 3.54 200 560
3 Inlet Works - Screening Compactor 1 1.5 1.5 10 15 50.0 1 1 50.0 0.10 1.77 50 200
4 Inlet Works - Grit Classifier 1 1.5 1.5 10 15 50.0 1 1 50.0 0.10 1.77 50 560
5 Inlet Works - Grease Trap Kiosk 2 2.5 5 10 50 50.0 1 1 50.0 0.10 1.77 50 4,200
OCU1 Design Summary = 550 m3/hr
OCU 2 Sludge Works Forced Extraction Odour Control Unit Design Summary
15
1 Sludge Works - Centrifuges 1 1 1 0 150 150.0 2 2 150.0 0.10 5.31 300 450
2 Sludge Works - Sludge Building 48 3 144 8 1152 1200.0 1 3 400.0 0.15 6.29 1,200 100
208.1
3 Sludge Works - PFT 69.4 3 9 2 416 500.0 1 1 500.0 0.15 7.86 500 140
2,00
OCU 3 Supernatant Sump Passive Odour Control Unit Design Summary
1 Supernatant Sump 11.3 3.3 37.29 2 75 75.0 1 1 75 75 200

75.0

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1.1. GROUP OVERVIEW 1

2. UNIT PROCESSES SELECTED TO CONSTITUTE THE OVERALL PROCESS 2

3. OPERATIONAL RANGE (DIURNAL / SEASONAL) ANTICIPATED AND HOW IT IS MANAGED VIA

4.1. SLUDGE STREAM PROCESS SUMMARY 16

6. CHEMICAL USAGE MANAGEMENT 22

6.5. POLYELECTROLYTE FOR SLUDGE FLOCCULATION & DEWATERING 23

7. ODOUR ABATEMENT SYSTEM 25

1.1. GROUP OVERVIEW

1.2. VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES

THE LEADING TECHNOLOGIES, FROM A PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST

TREATING WATER AND WASTEWATER

 treat and reuse wastewater

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2. UNIT PROCESSES SELECTED TO CONSTITUTE THE OVERALL PROCESS

 A cost effective design in terms of capital & operational costs

 Construct new Inlet Pipes to WWTP

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2.2. LIQUID STREAM PROCESS SUMMARY

Treatment Step Process Design

2.3. SCREENING REMOVAL

2.4. GRIT REMOVAL

2.5. GREASE REMOVAL

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2.6. PHOSPHOROUS REMOVAL

2.7. LEACHATE ACCEPTANCE FACILITY

We will retain the existing leachate acceptance facility.

2.8. BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT

2.9. SECONDARY TREATMENT

2.10. FE WASHWATER SYSTEM

2.11. ODOUR CONTROL SYSTEM

2.12. LIQUID STREAM PROCESS CALCULATIONS

Suspended Solids 35.0 mg/l

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Individual Capacity 2.0 m3/hr

Atomic Weight Phosphorus 31.0 g

O2 dissolved concentration in activated sludge 2.00 mg/L

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2.13. MASS BALANCE

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3. OPERATIONAL RANGE (DIURNAL / SEASONAL) ANTICIPATED AND

3.2. OPERATIONAL RANGE

3.2.1. SCREENINGS REMOVAL SYSTEM

3.2.2. GRIT/GREASE REMOVAL SYSTEM

3.2.3. SELECTOR TANKS

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3.2.4. AERATION TANKS

3.2.5. SECONDARY SETTLEMENT TANKS

3.2.6. RAS / WAS CHAMBER

3.2.7. SLUDGE THICKENING SYSTEM

3.2.8. SLUDGE DEWATERING SYSTEM

3.3. SCADA AND CONTROL SYSTEM

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See below automation system layout drawing.

Figure 1: Athlone WWTP – Automation System Overview

There are a number of networks proposed for the new installation: -

The plant visualisation system will consist of three HMI’s: -

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Citect SCADA has full capabilities required for the following:

3.4.3. ALARM CALL OUT SYSTEM

3.4.4. ENERGY PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EPI’S