1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT

Polyelectrolyte preparation unit is used for sludge conditioning and for the preparation
and dosing of polyelectrolyte whose concentration is given. It is applicable for continuous
operation. The other advantages of polyelectrolyte preparation unit:
 Place saving because of its compacted shape
 Perfect results in the preparation of polyelectrolyte
 Reliable product and equipment
 Easy assembling and operation
 Automatic operation.
In general, the unit consists of the following parts:

TANK
Tank has three compartments. The first one is preparation compartment, the second one is
ageing department and the last one is storage compartment. These three parts are separated
from each other by welded plates.

POLYELECTROLYTE FUNNEL
It is a stainless steel small tank in which polyelectrolyte is put. Polyelectrolyte in this funnel is
dosed to the main tank by a frequency converter.

MIXERS
There are two mixers in the unit. In the first compartment, there is a rapid mixer used for
polyelectrolyte preparation and in the second compartment, slow mixer used for ageing.

PARTS FOR WATER SUPPLY

Water inlet values shall be controlled in order to prepare and dose the necessary concentration
of polyelectrolyte. The supply of water with a constant flow to the unit is provided by pressure
switch, flowmeter, solenoid valve and manometer measuring these values.

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2. SAFETY RULES
For the owner
 The prevailing safety demands must be met.
 All the operating staff must know the normal and emergency plug switches, the
signals for starting and stopping the installation and those points of the
installation that may present danger.
 Only authorized and sufficiently trained staff is allowed to operate the
installation.
 The operators must be familiar with the most important parts of the installation
and their functions.
 The installation, or most important parts of the installation, may not be used
for a different
 The installation must be illuminated sufficiently, and all obstacles must be
removed from the walking paths and service platforms.
 The installation must be in good condition.
 The periodical inspections and services must be carried out.
 All damage to the installation must be repaired without any delay.
 An installation that stops because of any damages are not allowed to be started
again before the failure has been located and repaired.
 In case of an extension or change of the installation, the construction, design
capacity etc. of the existing installation must be observed.
 It is necessary to maintain a logbook, in which all deficiencies, repairs, oil
changes, maintenance etc. is recorded.
For the inspector
 All operating staff must observe the prevailing safety rules.
 It has to be prevented that unauthorized persons or animals could come near the
installation.

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  Upon repairs to the installation, the operators of the installation must be
informed well in advance.
 Check the working of the installation on a daily basis and check that all damage is
repaired without any delay.
 Maintenance work and inspections can only be carried out after the installation
has been switched off and the local motor switch has been locked.
 When a machine is in operation, the only activities that could be carried out are
those instructions.
 Mechanical and electrical engineering adjustments should only be carried out by
qualified personnel.
 After each service and inspection job, all guards etc. must be replaced in their
respective positions and all items, not belonging to the machine, such as tools,
rags and other material must be removed.
 It is necessary to maintain a logbook, in which all deficiencies, repairs, oil changes,
maintenance etc. is recorded.
 Only original spare parts should be used. Worn out parts must be replaced in time.
For the operator
 All instructions, which apply to the installation, should be studied extensively. Be
sure that no service or inspection personnel are working on the installation when
it will to be put into operation again.
 Check whether there are no unauthorized persons or animals near the
installation.
 All protective equipment must function adequately.
 There should disturb the proper working of the installation (icing over, dirt, etc.).
 The installation should start normally and function correctly.
 Check the correct working of the installation. (direction of rotation etc.) Check the
installation on possible deficiencies and immediately inform the supervisor or
maintenance staff about any damage or malfunctioning.

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  An installation that stops because of damage is not allowed to be started before
the cause has been located and repaired.
 Inform the operator and maintenance engineer of the next duty about all damage
or malfunctioning that you has noticed.
 It is necessary to maintain a logbook, in which all deficiencies, repairs, oil changes,
maintenance etc. is recorded.
For the maintenance engineers
 During the assembly of and/or maintenance to the installation, the largest possible
caution must be observed.
 All prevailing safety demands must be met. Make sure that operators of the installation
are informed about your presence at the installation.
 Maintenance to the installation should only be carried out without sound and approved
equipment.
 Before starting the repairs of the installation, the machine has to be blocked by means
of the local motor switch, with a key switch or safety lock.

If present, remove the key from the lock and keep it with you during the repairs.
 Upon major repairs, it is advisable to remove the “safety fuses” as well.
 When bearings, chains, motors, steel cables etc. have to be replaced, you must
check that the most important parts of the installation are blocked against possible
rotation and/or rotating in reverse.
 Never remove the guards from the installation when the electrical motor is in operation;
first switch off the installation, and block the starting button before starting
maintenance activities.
 In case an installation is clogged, always stop the installation and then investigate the
cause of the clogging.
 When an installation is in operation, normally speaking only the grease lubricated points
may be filled provided you can reach them easily and the necessary caution is observed.
 After each service and inspection, all guards must be back in their position and all tools
and loose parts must have been removed from the machine.
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3. INSTALLATION
 Assemble the unit in the balance.
 Install the unit in a closed area.
 Water which will be supplied the unit shall be clean and it has a minimum pressure of 2
bars.

4. START UP
THE CALIBRATION OF SOLUTION CONCENTRATION
This unit is designed for the preparation of polyelectrolyte within a concentration range of
0.1% and 0.5%
Based on experience, in general sludge can be flocculated with a solution of 0.2% concentration.
For solution calibration, the following steps shall be applied:
- Operate frequency adjustable dry dosing unit. Take a sample for 10 minutes. Multiply this
sample amount with 6 and obtain dry dosed polyelectrolyte amount in terms of “gr/hr”.
- Measure water flow rate from the flow meter as “lt/hr”
- Divide dry dosing amount to water flow. The result will be the solution
concentration.

In order to obtain exact concentration value, repeat the steps above for different capacities and
record in a diagram. This step will help you to change the conditions without making any
calibration.

FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIT

All operation depends on pressurized water. Water at a constant flow and constant pressure is
supplied to the unit continuously with a pressure regulator. If there is a decrease in inlet
pressure, the system will be closed automatically.
Dry polyelectrolyte which can also be supplied with variable flow is poured into funnel.
Pressurized water entering the funnel tangentially pours polyelectrolyte into rapid mixing tank
by a formation of vortex. These steps take place in the case of 2 bar-inlet pressure.
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Time period from the opening of solenoid valve to the start of dry dosing is controlled by a timer
relay. In this case the aim is to prevent the adhesion of polyelectrolyte to the funnel.
Polyelectrolyte mixed rapidly in mixing tank passes to second tank to provide its ageing where it is
mixed slowly. Then, it is kept in the third tank, called storage tank.
Polyelectrolyte ready for dosing is dosed with a dosing pump (monopomp or piston type pump
is recommended as dosage pump).

There are three level sensors in polyelectrolyte tank.

Tank is full

Start dosing tank is empty

- Polyelectrolyte preparation continues until its level reaches “tank is full” sensor. When it
reaches, everything will stops except for slow mixer.
When dosing start sensor gives signal, the unit will start operation.
For any reason, “tank is empty” sensor is reached; all functions of the unit will stop. If a
dosing pump exists, it will also stop.
The operation of unit is provided manually or automatically by a control panel.
For the functions of unit explained above, the following conditions shall be provided:
- The diameters of pipes shall not be less than that of the unit.
- Water inlet pressure shall be greater than 2 bar
- If water inlet pressure is less than 2 bars, a centrifuge pump shall be installed.

THE STEPS GIVEN BELOW SHALL BE FOLLOWED FOR THE OPERATION

- Supply the energy to the control panel
- Check the rotation direction all motors

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- Turn main switch to “manual” or “automatic” position
- If water pressure is low, the unit will not operate
- Fill the funnel with polyelectrolyte
- If there is a problem in motors, failure signal will be on (like thermic)
- Dry dosing will stop when it reaches tank upper level.

5. MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL

POLYELECTROLYTE FUNNEL
Pay attention for its dryness. It shall be dry. If there is polyelectrolyte adhering the funnel, clean
it.
TANK
It does not require any maintenance. It shall be cleaned only when polyelectrolyte is poured into
tank.

MIXERS
The maintenance of mechanical mixers shall be done according to their
manufacturer’s instruction given in the attachment.
VENTURI MIXER
Whether there is the adhesion of polyelectrolyte on mixer or not shall be controlled rarely.
The unit is a simple one which does not require any complex maintenance and a general
cleaning for each 15 days will be enough.

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6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
The following table will be helpful for you:

- If necessary install a
- Low water pressure
The unit does not pump.
- Failure in solenoid valve
operate - Check solenoid valve
- Thermic failure
- Check motors

Oil leakage in the mixer - Felt failure - Replace the felt

Noisy operation - Failure in bearing - Replace the bearing

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